Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution to transform foresight into market leadership. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our dynamic San Francisco hub, collaborating with C-suite executives to pioneer solutions that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives identifying disruptive trends and their market implications
- Develop comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmaps for emerging tech domains
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic shifts to inform product development
- Build and maintain expert networks across academia, startups, and Fortune 500
- Translate complex future insights into actionable business strategies
- Present findings to boards and investors through compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills for C-suite stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused strategic deliverables
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and predictive analytics
- Global perspective on technological and societal megatrends