Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader who will transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints for our next generation of products. This hybrid role demands equal parts analytical rigor and creative foresight as you collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption and market evolution. Our state-of-the-art innovation lab in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that will define industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market dynamics across AI, biotech, and quantum computing sectors
- Produce annual horizon scanning reports identifying disruptive technologies with 3-year impact windows
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making in volatile environments
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present trend forecasts to executive boards and investor committees
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, CFSP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic foresight projects