Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the technological paradigms of 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic business acumen, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible market advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade.
Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence emerging technologies, from quantum computing to neuro-interfaces, while driving sustainable growth in the AI-driven economy. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, this is your defining moment to leave an indelible mark on the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology foresight framework for 2026-2030, identifying disruptive trends and their commercial implications
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-vision insights into 18-month product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on socio-technological shifts and competitive disruption
- Establish strategic alliances with academic institutions and research labs to pioneer next-gen technologies
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Quantify market opportunities for emerging technologies through data-driven forecasting models
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks ensuring responsible development of breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating future-vision into actionable business strategies with measurable ROI
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, AGI, neurotech, and decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Exceptional analytical skills with experience in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of socioeconomic factors influencing technology adoption across global markets
- Published thought leader with 50+ articles/whitepapers on future technology impacts
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex strategic transformations