Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform speculative futures into actionable blueprints for next-generation products, markets, and societal impact.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, leveraging data-driven foresight to navigate disruption and capture first-mover advantages. You'll lead cross-functional teams through scenario planning, competitive intelligence, and innovation workshops while maintaining our position as an industry thought leader.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams through scenario planning and strategic foresight workshops
- Produce executive-ready trend reports with quantifiable impact assessments
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Drive product development initiatives based on future-state opportunities
- Present strategic briefings to investors, board members, and key stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, R&D, or technology consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Experience leading high-impact innovation initiatives from ideation to execution
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state strategy implementations