Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer groundbreaking solutions for emerging markets. This role blends deep technological foresight with executive strategy to shape how humanity adapts to AI-driven economies, climate resilience, and quantum computing breakthroughs.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen systems while interfacing with C-suite executives and global research institutions. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation—this is your chance to define the decade's most disruptive innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps for AI ethics, biotechnology convergence, and sustainable infrastructure
- Lead scenario planning for quantum computing integration and decentralized autonomous organizations
- Collaborate with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and World Economic Forum on future-proofing frameworks
- Manage R&D budgets exceeding $5M for prototype development of neural interfaces and climate AI
- Present strategic foresight findings to Fortune 100 boards and UN innovation committees
- Mentor futurist talent while building patented IP in human-machine symbiosis domains
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with demonstrable impact on 2020+ tech paradigms
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- Published work in Technology Review or peer-reviewed journals on exponential tech
- Fluency in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Portfolio of launched products/services from 2018-2023 with >$100M impact
- Certification in quantum computing fundamentals and synthetic biology ethics
- Experience with climate modeling and carbon-negative technology deployment