Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and data-driven foresight to transform emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruption, identify paradigm shifts, and pioneer solutions that will redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential innovation, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026 innovation strategy using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for market applicability and competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigation strategies
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and executive briefings on industry transformation
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic thought leaders
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing roadmaps and R&D priorities
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and social signals to anticipate systemic shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology roles
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE, weak signal detection)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field preferred
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, books, reports)
- Experience with strategic planning frameworks and innovation maturity models