Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology-driven industries. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts, quantify disruption risks, and pioneer next-generation solutions.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll leverage cutting-edge data modeling, scenario planning, and horizon scanning techniques to provide actionable insights that drive billion-dollar decisions. This is more than a job—it's your chance to influence how humanity evolves in the digital age.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts with 3-7 year impact horizons
- Develop quantitative foresight models using AI-driven trend analysis and predictive analytics
- Architect strategic roadmaps for autonomous systems, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Present visionary insights to executive leadership and board members through compelling narratives
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Author white papers on future-of-work implications and digital transformation trajectories
- Maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or societal transformation
- Experience with quantum computing, AGI safety, or synthetic biology domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent professional accreditation