Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as we redefine the future. As our 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll architect the blueprint for tomorrow's breakthroughs. This role demands visionary thinking to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal transformations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into our product roadmaps while cultivating a culture of radical innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Design scenario-planning models for climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable economies
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable roadmaps
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor internal teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing future-ready business models
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., APF, WFS)
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis tools
- Exceptional communication skills for complex concepts