Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next paradigm shift. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, identify disruptive market patterns, and steer our innovation ecosystem toward unprecedented growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to shape the future of AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
What you'll achieve:
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints
- Establish industry-first partnerships
- Pioneer ethical AI governance models
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and assess market implications
- Design and execute scenario-planning workshops for 2026 market landscapes
- Author white papers on emerging tech ethics and regulatory frameworks
- Lead a 10-person innovation incubator team
- Build strategic alliances with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA
- Present quarterly futures briefings to the board of directors
- Develop patent portfolios for breakthrough innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 companies
- Published author on exponential technologies (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum computing and molecular engineering
- Proven track record of launching $100M+ innovation initiatives
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement