Job Description
Join NexusTech Innovations as a Senior Futurist 2026 and help architect the future of technology. We're seeking visionary thought leaders to develop groundbreaking strategies that will define the next generation of digital innovation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic foresight, and creative problem-solving to transform emerging possibilities into tangible business solutions.
At NexusTech, you'll collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and industry disruptors to map technological trajectories across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Your insights will directly influence our product roadmap and shape how billions of users interact with technology in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year technology roadmaps for AI-driven automation systems
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, decentralized networks) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate-resilient infrastructure solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Author whitepapers on ethical AI governance and human-centric technology design
- Co-develop patent-pending innovation frameworks for next-gen human-machine collaboration
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and long-term strategic modeling
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurist Studies (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or innovation consulting
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on AI ethics or emerging tech
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) for trend analysis
- Experience securing $5M+ in R&D funding for experimental projects
- Certification in Systems Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Portfolio of 3+ technology foresight projects implemented at scale