Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, shaping how industries evolve through emerging technologies. This role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, positioning you as the catalyst for groundbreaking innovations.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovators to decode future trends and translate them into market-ready solutions. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and competitive advantage in an accelerating digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive market shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce trend reports and strategic briefs for executive stakeholders
- Build innovation ecosystems with startups and academic institutions
- Design resilience frameworks for emerging ethical and regulatory challenges
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record developing 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFPS preferred)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience publishing thought leadership in innovation journals
- Strong network with futurist communities and research institutions