Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges technology, sociology, and business strategy to shape our next decade of breakthroughs.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts and pioneer market-disrupting initiatives. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational evolution in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with 3-5 year horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future-proof solutions
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into development cycles
- Present trend insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Build scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Curate and maintain a horizon-scanning ecosystem of global futurists
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future insights into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future states
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or innovation frameworks