Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist and help shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a strategic mind to decode emerging trends, forecast industry disruptions, and guide our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Why Nexus Future Labs? We're at the forefront of next-gen technology development, with projects spanning quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure. As a Futurist, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to transform speculative possibilities into tangible business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, biotech) and develop 3-5 year strategic forecasts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map innovation pathways toward 2026 milestones
- Author white papers and thought leadership on future technology paradigms
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into R&D roadmaps
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory impacts on future innovation
- Build scenario models for potential disruptions in key industry verticals
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or frameworks
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, nanotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating futures-thinking projects or published works