Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and help architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to guide our innovation pipeline and client transformation initiatives.
At Nexus, we thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to develop actionable scenarios that empower organizations to thrive in exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics) and societal trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technologies and their business implications
- Produce strategic whitepapers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions addressing 2026 challenges
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting 2026 innovation pathways
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven track record of publishing trend reports or scenario-planning frameworks
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, neurotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data synthesis skills with experience in horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong presentation skills with executive audiences and stakeholder management
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend analysis or scenario planning projects