Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of breakthroughs. This pivotal role bridges technology foresight with actionable business strategy, transforming speculative futures into market-defining realities.
In our dynamic Silicon Valley ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to navigate exponential technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive market forces. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to forecast 5-10 year market landscapes
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligning technological capabilities with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Produce strategic foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive stakeholders
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial products or business models
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience leading scenario-planning processes for Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (preferred)