Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as we pioneer breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap, driving disruptive initiatives across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with executable strategy, shaping how businesses and societies adapt to the seismic shifts of the mid-2020s.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with global thought leaders, emerging tech pioneers, and Fortune 500 partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technological possibility and human-centric design, turning abstract futures into tangible competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype next-gen solutions in quantum computing and autonomous systems
- Analyze emerging tech signals (neurotech, climate AI, spatial web) for strategic investment
- Build ecosystem partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board members for strategic decision-making
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning and trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with proven 5-year+ future-planning track record
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or spatial computing
- Published thought leadership in future studies or technology foresight
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, scenario planning)
- Experience scaling innovation from concept to market in regulated industries
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-adjacent product launches