Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. As our Senior Futurist, you'll architect tomorrow's solutions by synthesizing emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainability to redefine what's possible.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop strategic roadmaps for 2026, ensuring our solutions anticipate future needs while delivering immediate impact. You'll lead high-stakes research initiatives, present findings to C-suite executives, and influence product development cycles with data-driven foresight.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology roadmaps through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to prepare for future disruptions
- Author whitepapers on emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuro interfaces, climate AI)
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and future-focused summits
- Mentor junior futurists in forecasting methodologies and critical thinking frameworks
- Monitor geopolitical and environmental shifts affecting 2026 technological adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, innovation strategy, or technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology implications
- Expertise in AI ethics, climate tech, or human augmentation domains
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience presenting to Fortune 500 boards and government agencies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-impact projects
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts