Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the roadmap for industries navigating the unprecedented convergence of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable innovation. This role demands visionary thinking to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 partners. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors in our Palo Alto R&D hub, where we're prototyping solutions for 2026's most critical challenges.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI regulation, climate tech, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in tech, finance, and healthcare
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation roadmaps with 2026 sustainability mandates
- Author white papers on quantum-impact business models for industry summits
- Partner with MIT and Stanford labs on emerging tech commercialization
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of publishing trend forecasts in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling (e.g., Shell scenarios, Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for trend analysis
- Experience advising Fortune 100 boards on 5-10 year strategic pivots