Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric design to shape products, services, and experiences for the mid-2020s and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future trends into actionable strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. If you're passionate about demystifying emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and crafting blueprints for sustainable futures, this is your calling. Nexus Horizons offers unparalleled opportunities to influence how humanity navigates the 2026 digital frontier.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, social, and geopolitical domains to identify 2026-relevant disruptions
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term business objectives and emerging market opportunities
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on future scenarios and technology adoption pathways
- Produce executive-ready foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Advise product development teams on integrating 2026-viable technologies and human-centered design principles
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy role
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent
- Exceptional scenario-planning and systems-thinking capabilities
- Experience presenting complex future concepts to executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or technology roadmaps
- Deep understanding of socio-technical megatrends shaping 2026+
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF, APF) preferred