Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategy Director to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscapes. This role blends foresight analytics with strategic implementation, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts before they disrupt markets and translate future possibilities into actionable roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient innovation frameworks while mentoring teams in future-proof methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to predict 2026 market disruptions and opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping 5-year strategic horizons
- Author quarterly foresight briefs for executive decision-making
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across R&D, product, and operations
- Forge partnerships with academic labs and innovation hubs
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with future-focused credentials
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership on 2026 technology implications
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Experience with quantum computing/AI/biotech convergence
- Proven ability to translate foresight into executable strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research