Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative pathways for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to shape our organization's future trajectory. You'll collaborate with global thought leaders, decode emerging tech trends, and translate visionary insights into scalable business solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms pre-2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to synthesize future scenarios and opportunity landscapes
- Produce foresight reports and trend analyses for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Build external ecosystem networks with academic, startup, and industry pioneers
- Champion future literacy across organizational leadership
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech, AR/VR
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Experience with futures simulation tools and foresight frameworks
- Track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial applications
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused strategic initiatives