Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a strategic thought leader to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our company's 5-year innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify breakthrough opportunities. You'll pioneer methodologies for trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning while cultivating an ecosystem of innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technology and societal forecasts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market implications
- Create strategic scenario plans for disruptive market shifts and black swan events
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product development priorities
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Pioneer proprietary foresight methodologies and publish thought leadership
- Build and manage an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500/tech experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM, WFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused innovation projects or publications