Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we lead the technological and societal evolution of the mid-2020s. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with elite teams across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026+ horizon scanning across tech, policy, and societal shifts
- Develop future scenarios and roadmaps for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and climate resilience
- Partner with C-suite to embed foresight into product development and corporate strategy
- Curate and analyze emerging tech signals from global innovation ecosystems
- Design and deliver executive briefings on disruptive megatrends
- Build cross-functional innovation sprints translating future insights into pilot programs
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years experience in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record developing long-term scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Strong network within Silicon Valley and global innovation communities
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS) preferred