Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier. As we prepare for the transformative landscape of 2026, we seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and cross-industry collaboration to shape products that will redefine human potential.
You'll operate at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems, translating complex signals into actionable strategies. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses an uncanny ability to connect disparate dots into coherent futures. If you're passionate about building what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop long-term innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption vectors
- Partner with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate strategy
- Conduct scenario planning for quantum computing, AGI, and climate tech convergence
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams on future-thinking methodologies
- Establish partnerships with academic and research institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier media
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Advanced degree in relevant field (PhD preferred)
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Exceptional communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders