Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative 2026 initiatives that redefine industries. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our mission to shape a human-centric future through technology, sustainability, and ethical innovation.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your expertise will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal trends to develop 2026 innovation roadmaps
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across 5+ industry verticals
- Architect ethical frameworks for AI and quantum integration in next-gen products
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings at global innovation summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 tech-society intersections
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with futurist focus
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published research on technology ethics or societal transformation
- Experience leading global foresight initiatives with Fortune 500 clients
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios