Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the future of 2026! We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our strategic foresight initiatives at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable innovation. This role demands a pioneer who can decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Located in our San Francisco headquarters, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to develop actionable 5-year strategic frameworks. We offer competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026-2030 technological and societal disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for quantum computing adoption
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles
- Author quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders
- Organize cross-functional innovation sprints for 2026 capability building
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic planning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Experience building scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong network with futurist research institutes and tech innovation labs