Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge technology to shape our organization's future trajectory.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and pioneer next-generation business models. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence multi-million-dollar initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership reports and trend briefings for public consumption
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation strategies
- Experience working with C-suite executives in Fortune 500 or scale-up environments