Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer solutions for emerging global challenges. This pivotal role demands a blend of visionary thinking, strategic foresight, and practical execution to shape our next chapter of exponential growth.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global innovation partners to develop actionable frameworks that anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts. You'll lead high-stakes projects that redefine industries while mentoring the next generation of futurists in our cutting-edge Silicon Valley incubator.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype and scale breakthrough technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs for emerging technology adoption
- Design and deliver executive-level foresight briefings translating complex future scenarios into actionable strategies
- Architect ethical frameworks for next-generation AI and biotech solutions
- Manage a $10M innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI assessments
- Host annual FutureState Summit positioning Nexus as thought leadership hub
- Mentor 5-person futurist team using proprietary Foresight Acceleration Methodology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or Innovation Management; PhD preferred
- 8+ years experience in corporate innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of scaling breakthrough technologies from concept to market
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi method, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Experience with global scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's scenarios)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders