Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. As a Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead, you'll architect our 2026 roadmap by identifying emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive trends. This role demands visionary thinking combined with pragmatic execution to transform foresight into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
We're seeking a trailblazer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. Your insights will shape multi-year initiatives spanning AI ethics, quantum computing applications, sustainable infrastructure, and human augmentation. This is more than a job—it's your chance to design the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and social trends to develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing products and services
- Present trend reports and scenario analyses to executive stakeholders and investors
- Design ethical guidelines for emerging technology adoption across organizational units
- Manage partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend validation
- Develop roadmaps for quantum computing integration and decentralized systems
- Champion human-centered design principles in future technology implementations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives successfully implemented
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, or quantum computing convergence points
- Proven ability to translate complex foresight into executable business plans
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS)
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and board members
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals