Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. Lead our strategic foresight initiatives, collaborate with C-suite executives, and architect the future roadmap for our global clients.
What you'll achieve: Identify breakthrough opportunities, develop predictive models, and shape innovation roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers in the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their 2026 market impact
- Develop predictive scenarios and strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with executive stakeholders
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Present findings to C-suite and board members with actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing tech trend forecasts and scenario planning
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, IoT, blockchain, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFM) preferred
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and influencing strategic decisions
- Portfolio of published foresight work or scenario planning projects
- Deep understanding of global megatrends affecting 2026 business environments