Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric innovation. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and position our organization as the vanguard of the next technological revolution. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems while shaping what's possible, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 technological landscape
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Identify and synthesize disruptive trends across quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience
- Design scenario-planning models for global market shifts and regulatory evolution
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership with Fortune 500/tech scale
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech domains: AGI, synthetic biology, quantum applications
- Published thought leadership in futurist or strategy publications
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption