Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-defining realities. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and human-centered design to shape products that will redefine industries.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and product lifecycles spanning 2026-2030.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Partner with engineering teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership reports on disruptive market shifts
- Manage cross-functional initiatives for 2026 product launches
- Establish KPI frameworks for future-readiness assessment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proven track record of launching 2026+ tech roadmaps
- Expertise in AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro-interfaces
- Published thought leadership in futurism journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP preferred)