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 define 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable blueprints for our quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech divisions. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to position our company at the vanguard of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging tech trends, market disruptions, and societal shifts through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D investments in quantum computing and AI ethics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps and business strategies
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry pioneers, academic partners, and innovation hubs
- Present executive-level strategic briefings on future market opportunities and competitive positioning
- Oversee implementation of innovation pipelines aligned with 2026-2030 technological inflection points
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: quantum computing, generative AI, biotech convergence
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategic positioning
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable business impact