Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries. As a key member of our elite FutureCast Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and AI ethics experts to shape humanity's technological trajectory. Enjoy unparalleled benefits including unlimited R&D budget, flexible hybrid work across our Austin and Singapore campuses, and equity in our moonshot ventures.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (quantum, biotech, neuro interfaces)
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI systems and autonomous ecosystems
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives at global innovation summits
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolios with measurable ROI metrics
- Author industry-defining white papers on 2026 technological tipping points
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or Quantum Information Science
- 10+ years in strategic innovation consulting with Fortune 100 clients
- Published research on exponential technologies (Nature/Science indexed preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and probabilistic forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech ethical frameworks (UNESCO AI Ethics, etc.)
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of 3+ successfully commercialized moonshot projects