Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future of technology and human potential. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable business strategies. This role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial execution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and quantum systems. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology ethics, market disruption, and sustainable innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2026-2030) through horizon scanning and scenario modeling
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, blockchain, and climate tech innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product development
- Produce executive briefings on disruptive market opportunities and risks
- Partner with venture capital team to identify next-generation startups
- Establish KPIs for innovation portfolio success and ROI tracking
- Represent company at global tech summits and futurist conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or exponential trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI governance, bioethics, and sustainable tech frameworks
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams across 3+ continents
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from trend-to-strategy execution