Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with actionable business strategy, transforming emerging trends into market-leading opportunities. You'll work alongside C-suite executives to navigate exponential change while building sustainable competitive advantages in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech domains
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product innovation and market expansion
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and disruption forecasting
- Author thought leadership reports on emerging tech commercialization pathways
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation ROI and adoption curves
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused tech roles
- Proven expertise in exponential technology assessment (AI/ML, blockchain, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFCS, CFS) preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Published research on emerging tech commercialization or disruption analysis
- Experience building innovation pipelines for Fortune 500 or scale-up environments