Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to drive our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep foresight analysis with strategic execution, transforming emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and shape our next-generation product ecosystem. If you're passionate about exponential technologies and thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks and roadmaps for emerging tech adoption
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating future-focused solutions
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Drive culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping across the organization
- Measure and report on innovation KPIs and ROI of future-facing initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Exceptional presentation skills for C-suite and external audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams in tech-driven environments
- Published thought leadership on future trends or industry disruption
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM, CFP) preferred