Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change.
In our dynamic Silicon Valley ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm shifts. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Forecast emerging technological, social, and economic trends through horizon scanning and scenario modeling
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks that position companies for 2026+ market leadership
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Author white papers and executive briefings on disruptive technologies and future-proofing strategies
- Partner with venture capital arms to evaluate next-generation investment opportunities
- Design organizational adaptation protocols for AI-driven automation and workforce evolution
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field with 7+ years applied foresight experience
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into enterprise-level strategy implementation
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI trajectories)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies certification
- Portfolio of published future-oriented research or thought leadership
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on strategic resilience planning
- Mastery of foresight tools (Delphi method, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Global network of futurists and innovation thought leaders