Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the technological and societal landscapes of 2026. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design forward-looking roadmaps, and transform speculative futures into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market analysis, driving our innovation ecosystem through horizon scanning and scenario planning.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate strategy
- Lead cross-functional workshops to cultivate organizational future-readiness
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for investment and R&D decisions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscapes
- Design experiments to prototype future business models and customer experiences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or corporate foresight
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and systemic thinking
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and technical teams
- Experience with emerging tech ecosystems (Web3, AI ethics, climate tech)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futures research