Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, transforming technological possibilities into actionable business strategies.
You'll lead cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data-driven analysis and human-centric design, crafting blueprints for industries that don't yet exist.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to forecast technological disruptions affecting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on exponential technology trends
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Quantify ROI for futuristic initiatives using predictive modeling
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation strategy at Fortune 500 or VC-backed startups
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Experience with scenario planning for 5+ year strategic horizons
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis to commercialization pipeline
- Exceptional communication for translating complex concepts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)