Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect tomorrow's breakthrough solutions today. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical foresight, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit to shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into scalable realities.
As we accelerate toward 2026, your expertise will directly influence our quantum computing initiatives, AI governance frameworks, and sustainable tech deployments. This is more than a job—it's your chance to define the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (quantum applications, synthetic biology, AGI ethics)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging risks and opportunities in post-2025 tech ecosystems
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Present visionary strategies to executive stakeholders and external investors
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation impact on business growth and societal benefit
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies through internal education and change management
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record scaling transformative technologies from concept to commercialization
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI
- Executive-level experience with technology roadmapping and scenario planning
- Prior success in securing $50M+ innovation funding or equivalent resources
- PhD or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., Systems Theory, Computational Physics)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry white papers
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)