Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our Senior Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead, you'll architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond, shaping how industries evolve through emerging technologies. This pivotal role combines visionary foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in an accelerating future. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex technological trends into market-defining opportunities. If you're passionate about reimagining what's possible and driving systemic change, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scan data (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market landscape
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year organizational vision
- Lead 'Future Scenario' workshops with executive teams to stress-test strategic resilience
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions in emerging tech ecosystems
- Author thought leadership reports influencing industry-wide adoption of futuristic frameworks
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio balancing moonshots and incremental advances
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record translating foresight into market-ready commercial strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging tech trends (generative AI, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Certified in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Technique)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with data-driven decision-making
- Exceptional communication skills for C-level stakeholder engagement
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Business Innovation, or related field