Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies and societal shifts defining 2026. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy to position our organization as the industry's undisputed innovator. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex future scenarios into executable initiatives that drive exponential growth.
As a pioneer in our Future Horizons Division, you'll shape how we navigate the convergence of AI, biotech, and climate technologies while maintaining ethical governance frameworks. This is more than a job—it's your chance to literally write the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 technology trend roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify emerging risks and opportunities in quantum computing and decentralized systems
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate predictive analytics into innovation pipelines
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive stakeholders and board members with actionable recommendations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks specializing in 2026 socio-technical shifts
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodology and horizon scanning techniques
- Oversee development of ethical frameworks for next-generation autonomous systems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning with focus on emerging tech adoption curves
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI governance, climate tech policy, and biotech convergence trends
- Exceptional data storytelling abilities with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic foresight implementations