Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Chief Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with commercial applications, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Our dynamic team operates at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, climate tech) to inform long-term corporate strategy
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional labs for prototype development of next-generation solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Present foresight insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive organizational culture of adaptive innovation and future-readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-tech research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products/services
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI ethics, synthetic biology, or climate engineering
- PhD or equivalent in futures studies, systems thinking, or related technical field
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Experience leading global innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Proficiency in trend-mapping tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)