Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop future-ready frameworks while driving strategic initiatives that position our industry for exponential growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models and innovation roadmaps for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product strategies
- Author forward-looking thought leadership content and influence organizational decision-making
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Champion human-centered design principles in future-state solutions
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations
- Professional certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SCF) preferred