Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our product roadmap and competitive advantage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop predictive frameworks, and deliver strategic briefings to C-suite executives. Your insights will directly influence our $2B innovation pipeline and position us as market leaders in the next technological paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Author strategic whitepapers and executive briefings on disruptive technologies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Represent the company at premier innovation conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or tech foresight roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused roadmaps
- Deep expertise in emerging technology ecosystems and adoption curves
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities using tools like Tableau
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell Two Loops)
- Strong network connections with innovation labs, VCs, and research institutions
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects that influenced business outcomes