Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive transformative initiatives that redefine industry standards. This is your chance to shape the future in a role where foresight meets execution.
As a key member of our executive innovation team, you'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to anticipate market shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and lead cross-functional projects that position Nexus Horizon as an industry pioneer. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and strategic foresight, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap with quantifiable impact metrics
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Champion design-thinking workshops to conceptualize breakthrough solutions
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and engineering teams to incubate future-facing projects
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite stakeholders with data-backed insights
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of innovation partners across academia and industry
- Measure and report on innovation KPIs to ensure strategic alignment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futures research
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products or services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
- Advanced degree in business, technology, or futures studies preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating innovation thought leadership