Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the 2026 digital frontier. You'll lead cross-functional teams in anticipating disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our product roadmap and investment priorities. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking across all verticals while maintaining a pulse on emerging trends from quantum computing to neurotech. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your moment to impact what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with 2026 market impact
- Develop strategic roadmaps for innovation initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders to prepare for future uncertainties
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate breakthrough concepts
- Author thought leadership publications and presentations on future technology trajectories
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation pipeline effectiveness and ROI
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or consulting with tech focus
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with documented case studies
- Expertise in scenario planning and systemic analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFMP) strongly preferred
- Experience in fast-paced startup or enterprise innovation environment