Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into market-defining opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, shaping our innovation roadmap for the next decade.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and consumer behaviors. Your strategic insights will drive product development, market entry strategies, and long-term competitive advantage in an accelerating digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology disruptions (AI, quantum computing, biotech, Web3)
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for market evolution and competitive positioning
- Design and execute innovation workshops with executive teams to translate foresight into actionable plans
- Author annual 'Future State' reports predicting industry shifts and technological inflection points
- Build cross-functional innovation pipelines aligned with 2026 business objectives
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership platforms
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 or tech scale-ups
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and sociotechnical systems
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, Technology, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Global perspective with cross-cultural strategic experience