Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends foresight analysis with commercial execution, ensuring our organization stays ahead of disruption curves. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build actionable roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams on future-ready capabilities. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled impact potential and competitive equity packages.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making in volatile environments
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into innovation pipelines
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging trends and their competitive implications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Design quantitative models to forecast adoption curves for emerging technologies
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with tech focus
- Published thought leadership in industry journals or major platforms
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR)
- Experience building cross-organizational innovation ecosystems