Job Description
Join Nexus Forward Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next wave of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, shape innovation roadmaps, and prepare enterprises for the disruptive landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role blends data science, foresight methodology, and strategic execution to transform future possibilities into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your moment to define tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech to identify 2026 opportunities
- Develop and publish strategic foresight reports for C-suite stakeholders on emerging market disruptions
- Design innovation frameworks to help clients navigate technological paradigm shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards and investor groups
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling with visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Track record of publishing influential industry reports or thought leadership
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on technological disruption