Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of shaping 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design scalable innovation frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. Work with Fortune 500 partners in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your ideas will directly influence how industries evolve post-2025. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and commercial strategy, this is your moment to redefine progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ innovation roadmaps through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen technologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Quantify market opportunities for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, bio-tech)
- Present future visions to C-suite executives and board members
- Drive commercialization of experimental technologies through pilot programs
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy, innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record launching tech products with 5+ year impact cycles
- Expertise in scenario planning and futures methodologies
- Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology preferred
- Experience with AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional stakeholder management across global organizations
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology journals
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight preferred