Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation strategic roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
As a key member of our Strategic Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with cross-functional pioneers to translate 2026+ horizons into actionable blueprints. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and prioritize breakthrough trends for 2026-2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging technological disruptions
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing methodologies
- Quantify market opportunities and risks through predictive modeling
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Publish thought leadership on future-shaping technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven track record in trend analysis and scenario planning
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced data modeling and predictive analytics proficiency
- Portfolio of published future-focused research or frameworks
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field