Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026+ technology roadmaps and disrupt industries before they happen. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with executable strategy, positioning you at the nexus of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence.
As a key architect of our 2026 innovation framework, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and Silicon Valley pioneers to identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and prototype next-generation solutions. Your work will directly influence $500M+ product portfolios and shape the future of human-machine symbiosis.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological inflection points
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps integrating quantum, AI, and synthetic biology
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and disruption vectors
- Prototype minimum-viable futures through rapid experimentation frameworks
- Author foresight publications positioning Nexus as the 2026 innovation authority
- Partner with R&D to translate future insights into patentable innovations
- Build global network of futurists, scientists, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological convergence
- Expertise in scenario planning and disruption modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, generative AI, and neurotech
- Proven ability to translate abstract futures into executable strategies
- Experience working with Fortune 500 innovation labs or venture capital