Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging technologies, identify paradigm shifts, and architect groundbreaking solutions that will define the next decade. This role blends deep tech literacy with strategic foresight to guide our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond.
What You'll Achieve: Lead cross-functional teams to develop future-ready frameworks, partner with C-suite executives to anticipate market disruptions, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry discourse on the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology impact frameworks across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Facilitate scenario-planning workshops for executive teams on post-2025 market shifts
- Produce quarterly foresight reports analyzing emerging regulatory and ethical implications
- Design innovation sprints focused on 2026-use-case development
- Lead partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodology and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, neurotech, or climate tech
- Proven track record of publishing future-oriented thought leadership
- Certification in Futures Methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Professional)
- Experience with horizon scanning and weak signal detection
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ scenario development projects