Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a Futurist Innovation Strategist and architect the business landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will define the next decade. This pivotal role bridges foresight with execution, transforming future intelligence into actionable strategies that drive market leadership.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, anticipate industry disruptions, and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies, AI-driven analytics, and global trend networks to position Nexus Horizons at the forefront of innovation.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape our $2B innovation pipeline. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and strategic foresight, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and quantify emerging trends in AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop 2026+ strategic scenarios using predictive modeling and scenario-planning frameworks
- Design and execute innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term market evolution
- Partner with R&D and product teams to integrate future insights into development cycles
- Deliver executive briefings and thought leadership presentations to board members
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers and industry reports on disruptive forces shaping 2026
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 10+ years experience in strategic planning, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their socioeconomic impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience with AI-driven analytics tools and futures research platforms
- Published thought leadership in innovation or foresight publications