Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Innovation Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, driving our strategic roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, design, and human behavior, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape product roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and future-proof our organization in an accelerating world.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and next-gen interfaces
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for 2026+ market landscapes
- Translate complex technological shifts into actionable business strategies and innovation pipelines
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Present findings to executive stakeholders through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to explore exponential technologies and human-machine symbiosis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of translating emerging tech trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and exponential technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation initiatives
- Mastery of analytical tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with experience presenting to C-suite audiences