Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation ecosystem. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative pathways for emerging technologies and societal trends. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination, data-driven foresight, and executive leadership to shape our organization's decade-long innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate future scenarios into actionable strategic initiatives that redefine industry paradigms.
Our dynamic San Francisco hub offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge R&D labs, global thought partnerships, and resources to pioneer breakthrough solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term systems thinking, this is your opportunity to sculpt the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap through horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop strategic frameworks for market disruption and competitive advantage in next-gen industries
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members with compelling data narratives
- Establish global partnerships with academic institutions and innovation accelerators
- Mentor a high-performing team of futurists and innovation consultants
- Drive patent development and intellectual property strategy for breakthrough concepts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Strategy with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, neurotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities for complex future scenarios
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Published thought leadership on long-term technology trends (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press)
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives from concept to $100M+ revenue streams
- Fluency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)