Job Description
Shape the future by leading strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 and beyond. Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological innovation, where we decode emerging trends to transform industries. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to map disruptive technologies, design adaptive roadmaps, and guide C-suite executives through paradigm shifts.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to build actionable futurescapes. Our culture champions audacious thinking and rapid prototyping in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment. You'll present findings at global symposiums and directly influence our $2B R&D pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Analyze emerging tech signals (quantum, AGI, neurotech) for strategic implications
- Design innovation sprints to prototype 2026 market-ready solutions
- Produce trend reports distributed to WEF and OECD policy forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological inflection points
- Expertise in horizon scanning and Delphi methodology
- Proficiency in AI-powered trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and government bodies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-proofing strategies