Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's reality. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough technologies and market paradigms that will define 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of predictive analysis, creative foresight, and execution excellence to transform emerging trends into disruptive innovations.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to shape the future of human-technology interaction. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Conduct competitive intelligence and market positioning for emerging tech sectors
- Design innovation frameworks for exponential growth and market disruption
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders and investor communities
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Mentor future-focused talent across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging tech commercialization
- Proven track record of launching products/services with 5+ year market impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience with venture capital or corporate innovation ecosystems