Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the 2026 technological landscape and beyond. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical prowess, creative foresight, and executive leadership to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify emerging trends, develop disruptive strategies, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, translates complex futures into actionable plans, and inspires cross-functional teams to embrace exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological, social, and economic shifts
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational vision
- Present strategic foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders and boards
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Design scenario-planning models for market disruption opportunities
- Guide R&D priorities in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech
- Drive cultural adoption of future-ready mindsets across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, Web3)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Exceptional executive communication and storytelling abilities
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP, CFP)
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation initiatives
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or strategic foresight projects