Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market disruption, driving innovation in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in forecasting technology trends will directly impact product development, investment decisions, and global expansion. If you thrive at the intersection of science, business strategy, and foresight, this is your opportunity to define the next decade of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to create 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market shifts in 2026+ tech landscape
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D, product, and business units on future vision
- Present technology forecasts to executive stakeholders and board members with data-driven insights
- Identify and evaluate emerging startups and technologies for potential partnerships or acquisitions
- Author thought leadership content on future tech trends and their business implications
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate future-facing technologies into current development pipelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating complex tech trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or sustainable technology ecosystems
- Experience with scenario planning and foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies (PhD preferred)
- Portfolio published in tech foresight or strategic innovation publications
- Proficiency in data visualization tools and trend analysis software