Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, market foresight, and cross-industry synthesis to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate innovators to shape products that will redefine humanity's relationship with technology.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies, human behavior, and sustainable futures. You'll lead scenario-planning initiatives, publish white papers on disruptive trends, and present to C-suite executives and venture capitalists alike. This position offers unparalleled influence in building the next decade's most impactful innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and Delphi methodology
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, biotech, and space exploration domains
- Author quarterly strategic briefings on exponential technologies and their market implications
- Partner with product teams to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Represent the company at global tech conferences and policy summits
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry disruptors
- Quantify market potential of emerging technologies through scenario modeling
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of strategy experience
- Proven track record in forecasting exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional command of scenario planning methodologies and strategic foresight tools
- Deep understanding of technological singularity implications and ethical governance frameworks
- Experience presenting complex futures concepts to diverse executive audiences
- Publication record in futurist journals or industry white papers
- Proficiency in data visualization tools for trend mapping and impact analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation strategy implementation