Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect breakthrough pathways for 2026 and beyond. This role merges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centric design. You'll collaborate with global thought leaders to decode emerging trends, develop scenario roadmaps, and position our organization as the vanguard of technological evolution.
Our San Francisco headquarters operates at the nexus of Silicon Valley's energy and global innovation ecosystems. We offer competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture where your futuristic vision shapes tangible products.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints for next-gen product development
- Author high-impact scenario planning documents for executive stakeholders
- Design and conduct horizon scanning workshops with industry disruptors
- Translate future intelligence into actionable R&D priorities and roadmaps
- Mentor junior futurists in emerging technology assessment methodologies
- Present strategic recommendations at international innovation conferences
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Published thought leadership in futurist or innovation publications
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)