Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll dissect emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape transformative strategies that position us as industry pioneers. Collaborate with elite teams to prototype solutions for the 2026 horizon, blending foresight with execution to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop and maintain a strategic innovation pipeline aligned with 2026 market projections
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable roadmaps
- Present executive-level strategic briefings on emerging opportunities and risks
- Drive prototyping and MVP development for 2026-focused initiatives
- Build and manage a network of futurist thought leaders and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or futurism
- Proven track record of launching market-disruptive products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future concepts
- Experience with agile development and rapid prototyping frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech landscapes (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)