Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and emerging markets. This pivotal role demands foresight, creativity, and strategic execution to shape our 2026 roadmap.
As a cornerstone of our executive team, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives in AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and global market positioning for our Fortune 500 clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging tech verticals
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive trends
- Design and validate innovation pipelines using predictive analytics
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership content for industry publications and conferences
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI optimization
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-departmental innovation networks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with tech focus
- Published thought leader in AI ethics or sustainable innovation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience scaling innovation programs in multinational corporations
- Fluency in at least two future-relevant languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic)