Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 technology roadmap and shape next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role merges cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring someone who thrives at the intersection of foresight and execution.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging tech trends, develop strategic frameworks for adoption, and drive innovation initiatives that position our clients as industry pioneers. Our dynamic team values intellectual curiosity, data-driven decision making, and the courage to challenge conventional wisdom.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology domains
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with 3-5 year implementation timelines
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype emerging technology applications
- Author thought leadership content for industry conferences and publications
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic impact and ROI
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong analytical background with data modeling and scenario planning experience
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or innovation frameworks
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients in technology or consulting sectors