Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and shape organizational responses to technological shifts. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and sustainable growth strategies.
We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity is cultivated, and boundary-pushing ideas are celebrated. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive in ambiguity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market signals to forecast industry trends through 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation and competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present compelling foresight insights to executive stakeholders and boards
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and internal innovation blueprints
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation roadmaps implemented by Fortune 500 clients
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Experience with AI/ML, biotech, or quantum computing ecosystems
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred