Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role requires you to decode emerging trends, pioneer disruptive methodologies, and guide organizations through the paradigm shifts of the mid-2020s. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and human-centric design, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks to identify 2026 market disruptors and exponential opportunities
- Architect strategic roadmaps for organizations navigating 2026's technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 ecosystem integration
- Produce trend synthesis reports with quantifiable impact projections
- Design scenario-planning models for 2026 workforce and market transformations
- Facilitate executive workshops on 2026 competitive positioning
- Build partnerships with emerging tech labs and academic research centers
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with proven 2020s foresight track record
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or future-of-industry
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on 2025-2027 strategic pivots
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-impact initiatives