Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning, and cross-industry collaboration to transform abstract concepts into market-disrupting realities. Work alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs in our state-of-the-art innovation hub in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, behavioral science, and exponential growth, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology foresight roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate next-gen solutions
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and market disruptions to identify strategic opportunities
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready strategies into corporate DNA
- Build and nurture an ecosystem of startups, academia, and industry pioneers
- Present compelling future scenarios to investors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Drive organizational culture transformation to embrace exponential innovation mindsets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products or services with measurable impact
- Deep expertise in at least two of these domains: AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario planning abilities with executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech innovation (e.g., TEDx talks, industry whitepapers)
- Advanced degree in relevant field (PhD/Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major innovation initiatives with $10M+ market impact