Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Strategic Futurist at Nexus Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap and drive strategic foresight initiatives that will redefine our industry by 2026. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging opportunities.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to develop forward-looking strategies, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and establish thought leadership in emerging domains. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, transforming complex data into actionable future scenarios.
What You'll Achieve:
- Design and implement a comprehensive 2026 innovation framework
- Lead strategic partnerships with global research institutions
- Establish Nexus as a thought leader in future technologies
- Drive organizational transformation through future-ready strategies
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Strategic Innovation Roadmap
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, economic, and social domains
- Establish and manage cross-functional innovation labs focused on emerging technologies
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to the executive team
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, think tanks, and industry pioneers
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready methodologies and tools
- Author thought leadership content on future trends and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (preferred)