Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with market-shaping strategy, driving our mission to redefine industries through sustainable, human-centric innovation.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research pioneers to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. Our dynamic, multidisciplinary environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future while working with industry-leading mentors and resources.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize emerging technology opportunities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability
- Translate futuristic concepts into scalable business models and product roadmaps
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Build and nurture a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for next-generation solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, Web3, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional strategic thinking and systems analysis capabilities
- Published thought leadership on innovation or future trends
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite decision-making