Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026+ roadmap and transform emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities and build sustainable competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation strategies targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their commercial implications
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify high-impact opportunity spaces
- Build competitive intelligence frameworks and scenario planning models
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Oversee pilot programs for breakthrough technologies with $500K+ budgets
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, corporate development, or futures research
- Proven track record launching technology-driven initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Social Sciences (PhD/MBA preferred)
- Experience scaling teams in high-growth tech or consulting environments
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Portfolio showcasing future-focused strategy projects