Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and strategic execution, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment priorities, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented disruption.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts with 2026+ impact
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation priorities with future market opportunities
- Produce trend analysis whitepapers and predictive intelligence reports for executive stakeholders
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Advose on organizational design and talent strategies for future-proofing enterprises
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify disruptive startups and acquisition targets
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused product development
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into enterprise strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSD) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario planning projects
- Experience in high-growth tech or Fortune 500 innovation environments