Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we pioneer the next frontier of human potential. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with societal shifts to transform industries. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to decode signals from quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation, creating actionable blueprints for sustainable growth. This role demands intellectual curiosity, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate complex futures into executable business models.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data from AI, biotech, and space economics to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market transformations
- Partner with C-suite to embed future-proofing into organizational DNA
- Lead innovation sprints prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Author thought leadership positioning Nexus as a 2026 trendsetter
- Curate ecosystem partnerships with quantum and climate-tech startups
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, nanotech, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into business value
- Strong data literacy with trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester)
- Experience in agile futures methodologies and scenario planning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping projects