Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience. This pivotal role blends foresight analysis with actionable strategy, ensuring our leadership remains 5 years ahead of the curve. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while translating complex future scenarios into market-ready innovations.
As part of our elite Future Intelligence Division, you'll shape how industries adapt to 2026's paradigm shifts—from AI-driven marketplaces to climate-resilient infrastructure. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential thinking, this is your chance to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technological, economic, and social disruptions using proprietary trend analysis frameworks
- Develop strategic foresight roadmaps for C-suite clients across Fortune 500 industries
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technologies and their market implications
- Author quarterly Future Briefs predicting 2026's disruptive innovations and market opportunities
- Design and prototype innovation lab experiments for emerging trend validation
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP from APF)
- Published thought leadership on future of work or digital transformation
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field