Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic strategy, ensuring we stay ahead of technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into actionable business initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech domains
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to inform 5-year business roadmaps
- Facilitate executive workshops on disruptive scenarios and risk mitigation
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Author thought leadership publications and industry trend reports
- Mentor innovation teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in innovation strategy or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFM, WFS) preferred