Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we pioneer breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and lead cross-disciplinary teams in turning futuristic concepts into tangible realities. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Design and lead cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future scenarios into corporate strategy and R&D pipelines
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning models for investor and stakeholder briefings
- Curate and lead the 'Horizon 2026' global think tank fostering external ecosystem collaboration
- Drive organizational culture shifts to embed anticipatory intelligence and adaptive innovation practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent technical discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario-planning frameworks for 2025+
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and quantitative/qualitative trend analysis tools
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy with measurable outcomes
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AGI, nanotech, neurotech) and ethical implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse audiences