Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as we pioneer tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This hybrid role blends deep technological foresight with business strategy, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts before they become mainstream. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio while mentoring our innovation incubator. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable systems, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological and societal trends to inform 2026 strategic initiatives
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications on long-term industry evolution
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2030 challenges
- Advise executive board on risk mitigation for emerging technologies
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or climate tech domains
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent
- Proficiency in horizon scanning and trend analysis frameworks
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts