Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind to map emerging paradigms, disrupt conventional thinking, and steer our organization toward unprecedented opportunities in the rapidly approaching 2026 landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive frameworks, identify disruptive technologies, and shape innovation roadways that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and cutting-edge technology, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for long-term strategic decision-making
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Facilitate C-level workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and industry disruption reports
- Partner with R&D to incubate exponential technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record in developing long-term technology roadmaps
- Deep expertise in at least two exponential technology domains (AI/ML, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends (articles, whitepapers, books)
- MSc/PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on strategic transformation