Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps, anticipate paradigm shifts, and transform foresight into market-ready innovation. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning sessions, pioneer next-gen strategic frameworks, and guide cross-functional teams through the complexities of exponential change. This is your chance to shape the future trajectory of technology, sustainability, and human progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impact through 2030
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive business models and revenue streams
- Produce trend reports and scenario planning documents for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions with 3-5 year horizons
- Monitor geopolitical and environmental shifts affecting long-term business strategy
- Present findings to C-suite and board members through compelling data narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption mapping
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their commercial applications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications
- Experience advising C-suite on 5+ year strategic horizons