Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation ecosystem while mentoring cross-functional teams in future-proof methodologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a proven track record of predicting industry shifts. This is your opportunity to build the future, not just react to it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and risks
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Author trend reports and whitepapers on emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Advise executive leadership on future-proofing business models
- Build and manage a global network of futurist thought leaders
- Integrate future intelligence into product roadmaps and investment decisions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy or futurist consulting
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in strategic planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Exceptional presentation skills to diverse technical/non-technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-focused initiatives
- Deep understanding of socio-technical convergence dynamics