Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, market foresight, and executive leadership to shape our product portfolio and competitive edge in an accelerating digital landscape.
As our resident thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify emerging trends, quantify disruptive opportunities, and translate future scenarios into actionable innovation pipelines. If you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and business strategy, this is your chance to define tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 3-5 year impact assessments
- Develop and maintain the company's 2026 technology roadmap aligned with market evolution
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders through data-driven scenario planning
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-state solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry forums
- Manage relationships with academic institutions and research consortia
- Quantify ROI on futuristic initiatives through market simulation models
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Experience with C-level stakeholder management and strategic alignment
- Prior publication in futurist journals or industry whitepapers
- Certification in Futures Research or Technology Foresight preferred