Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to navigate emerging technologies and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation pipeline, ensuring we remain industry-defining in an era of exponential change.
Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled autonomy to explore groundbreaking concepts while leveraging our global ecosystem of partners. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human-centric design, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of the 2026 Innovation Roadmap through scenario planning and trend analysis
- Architect strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prioritize moonshot projects with 2026 commercialization targets
- Present foresight insights to executive board and key stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track industry disruption vectors
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing prototyping and pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of launching products/services with 3+ year market impact
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies required
- Expertise in emerging tech trends (Web4.0, AGI, sustainable tech)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP) preferred
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth environments
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic vision implementation