Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and disrupt industries through cutting-edge technologies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and leadership to transform emerging trends into market-leading innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer solutions that shape the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological horizons
- Analyze emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate disruptive business models and product concepts
- Present strategic foresight to investors, board members, and industry consortiums
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify market opportunities and ROI for futuristic ventures using scenario planning
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of launching products/services based on emerging tech trends
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and technology adoption curves
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level stakeholder experience
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futures studies or innovation strategy