Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our organization through technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and position Nexus Horizons as the industry's thought leader. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic trends, technological disruptions, and sociocultural shifts to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing breakthroughs
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present compelling foresight narratives to executive teams and key stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market opportunities and competitive threats
- Mentor teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in trend analysis and scenario planning
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience with horizon scanning and Delphi methodology
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)