Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge technology implementation, ensuring our leadership in the next wave of digital evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global startups to shape the future of human-machine interaction. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technological disruptions across AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Develop actionable innovation roadmaps aligning with 10-year strategic vision
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions (e.g., neuromorphic interfaces)
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for executive stakeholder alignment
- Manage cross-functional sprints to validate future-state concepts
- Curate external ecosystem partnerships with academic and startup innovators
- Quantify market readiness and adoption timelines for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging tech roles
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Proven track record commercializing future-focused innovations
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism publications
- Experience leading global innovation ecosystems (venture capital, academia)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred