Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving breakthrough innovations that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging tech paradigms, and translate future scenarios into scalable business opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions with measurable ROI
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against future-state benchmarks
- Curate an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for emerging technologies deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services with global impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CFt) preferred
- Experience scaling innovation labs in Fortune 500 environments