Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic foresight to shape our product ecosystem and market positioning. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities while navigating emerging technological, social, and environmental megatrends. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your chance to define tomorrow's industries today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech, etc.) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and business teams
- Present future-state insights to stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks
- Monitor regulatory shifts and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Author thought leadership publications and industry white papers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (blockchain, biotech, AR/VR)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning skills
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and boards
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published author or speaker at global innovation conferences