Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. As our Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll architect pathways to 2026 and beyond, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. We're seeking a visionary leader to navigate complex global trends and drive strategic initiatives that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive collaboration to shape our organization's trajectory in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D investments and product roadmaps
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready principles into organizational DNA
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies with measurable ROI
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging tech impacts (AI, quantum computing, bio-innovation)
- Champion ethical innovation practices across cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation forums
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on future strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating impact-driven innovation initiatives