Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role blends deep tech foresight with actionable business strategy, ideal for pioneers who thrive at the intersection of technology, society, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our roadmap for the next decade of exponential growth.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Develop future-proof business models for 2026 market landscapes
- Facilitate C-level strategy workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership publications read by industry pioneers
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, Web3, neurotech) and translate into strategic opportunities
- Design innovation roadmaps for 2026 market readiness
- Lead cross-functional teams in rapid prototyping future scenarios
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders and board members
- Develop patentable innovation frameworks for competitive advantage
- Partner with R&D to incubate moonshot projects
- Monitor geopolitical/socioeconomic shifts affecting future markets
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Credible thought leadership in futurist publications/events
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 2020+ strategic pivots
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills