Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Nexus Innovations' lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends that will define 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to build actionable blueprints for our next generation of innovations.
Join our cross-disciplinary think tank where you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate tech pioneers, and neuroscientists to transform speculative futures into tangible business strategies. You'll influence product roadmaps, investment portfolios, and corporate positioning at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable infrastructure, and human augmentation.
Nexus offers unparalleled resources including our FutureSim quantum modeling lab and exclusive partnerships with MIT Media Lab and NASA JPL. Your insights will directly impact how $2B+ in innovation capital is deployed across our portfolio of 47 portfolio companies.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-scenario strategic frameworks for 2026 market landscapes across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives using proprietary data streams from 200+ global innovation ecosystems
- Design and execute scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and board members
- Produce quarterly 'Futurescape' reports predicting disruptive inflection points through 2030
- Coordinate with R&D teams to translate foresight into product development roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists through our Emerging Leaders program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation trends
- Proficiency in data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Deep knowledge of at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Experience facilitating executive workshops with 15+ stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Futures School)