Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to guide our innovation roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough initiatives that redefine industries and create sustainable impact.
Why Nexus Horizon? We're a pioneering think-tank incubating next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Our cutting-edge R&D lab in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor offers unparalleled resources to turn futuristic concepts into reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-forward solutions
- Conduct scenario planning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Monitor competitive landscapes and disruptor ecosystems
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-industry transformations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in futures forecasting and strategic foresight methodologies
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trends (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional data analysis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Experience presenting to executive audiences in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in innovation management or strategic foreship (preferred)