Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect pathways for emerging technologies and societal trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position our clients as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with global C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop foresight frameworks that transform uncertainty into competitive advantage. Our dynamic, award-winning culture champions intellectual curiosity and bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement strategic foresight methodologies for 2026+ technology and societal trends
- Lead innovation workshops with Fortune 500 clients to develop future-ready roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for board-level decisions
- Manage a global network of futurists and domain experts across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop patent-pending innovation dashboards for emerging market opportunities
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking and speculative design principles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology impacts (IEEE/ACM publications)
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology trajectories: AGI, quantum adoption, neurotech
- Certified in futures research (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent professional designation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation frameworks implemented in Fortune 500