Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our product roadmap and market positioning.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're a pioneering tech incubator with a legacy of disrupting industries through strategic foresight. Our cross-disciplinary teams operate from our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where cutting-edge research meets real-world application.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for executive leadership and investor stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and scenario planning projects
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, AR/VR, etc.)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)