Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape industries, disrupt markets, and pioneer solutions for the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging tech paradigms, and translate foresight into actionable strategies that drive exponential growth. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026+ market disruption
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech) and societal shifts
- Lead scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders and global partners
- Translate foresight into R&D priorities and product development pipelines
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track adoption of future-ready solutions
- Publish thought leadership frameworks on future-proofing organizations
- Manage cross-functional teams executing prototyping and pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Credibility with C-suite executives and board-level presentations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA
- Published work on innovation strategy or future trends (required)
- Experience scaling innovation frameworks in Fortune 500 environments