Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands an architect of change who can decode emerging trends, pioneer disruptive technologies, and reimagine industries before they evolve. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies that position our organization as a decade-ahead market leader.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Innovation Roadmap by synthesizing global tech trends, socioeconomic shifts, and disruptive signals
- Lead scenario planning for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Champion 'future-back' strategy workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Architect patent portfolios around next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Direct innovation incubators focusing on climate-positive technologies
- Present strategic foresight to investors and board members quarterly
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or tech foresight roles
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent domain expertise
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight.org)
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology impacts
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-to-present innovations