Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Group as a Senior Futurist to architect the technological and societal landscape of 2026. We seek visionary thinkers to lead our cross-disciplinary initiative mapping disruptive trends in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. This role demands strategic foresight combined with executable innovation frameworks.
As a cornerstone of our 2026 Vision Program, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, academic partners, and global research institutions to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategy, and public policy recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop quantitative and qualitative foresight models using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology adoption patterns
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and design teams
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational functions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business impact
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: quantum computing, neurotech, or climate engineering
- Strong proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis, backcasting)
- Exceptional communication skills for diverse technical and non-technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-oriented research or frameworks