Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as an Innovation Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and strategic innovation, driving initiatives that will redefine industries. You'll work with C-suite leaders to anticipate paradigm shifts and develop actionable frameworks for exponential growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, social, and economic trends to identify innovation opportunities for 2026+
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product development pipelines
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for next-generation challenges
- Deliver trend forecasts and competitive disruption analyses to executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist thought leaders and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership content positioning Nexus as a 2026 innovation authority
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in innovation consulting, R&D strategy, or futurism roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends (required portfolio)
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend mapping tools