Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with human-centric design to transform emerging possibilities into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
What You'll Achieve: Shape organizational DNA for 2026, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and drive culture transformation through innovation frameworks. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 societal and technological shifts
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Facilitate C-level strategy sessions on future-proofing business models
- Develop 'future scenarios' frameworks for enterprise risk mitigation
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and design teams
- Author thought leadership on 2026 industry disruption forecasts
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation ROI and adoption readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in corporate strategy or innovation leadership roles
- Proven experience with emerging tech adoption curves and market forecasting
- Expertise in human-centered design and behavioral economics
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations
- Deep understanding of climate-tech and ethical AI implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating foresight into executive action