Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's next paradigm shift. This role demands a pioneer who can decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and transform foresight into actionable business strategy. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate modelers to shape industries before they exist. If you thrive at the intersection of exponential tech, behavioral economics, and sustainable futures, this is your command center.
We offer unparalleled resources to explore uncharted domains: access to our 2040 Simulation Lab, partnerships with NASA and CERN, and a culture where audacious ideas become reality. Your work will directly influence how Fortune 500 companies navigate the next decade of disruption.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 technological inflection points
- Analyze exponential tech trends (quantum AI, neuro-interfaces, synthetic biology) through proprietary Horizon Scanning Framework
- Lead cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University fellows
- Design scenario-planning models for climate-altering technologies and geopolitical shifts
- Author annual 'State of 2026' trend reports featured at Davos and World Economic Forums
- Advect C-suite executives on emergent risks/opportunities in quantum computing and AGI ecosystems
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Complexity Science, or Emerging Tech with 8+ years applied foresight experience
- Proven track record of commercializing exponential technologies (portfolio required)
- Deep expertise in at least two domains: quantum computing, climate tech, or neuro-interfaces
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier tech publications
- Fluency in systems thinking, game theory, and behavioral economics modeling
- Experience leading global innovation teams across 3+ continents
- Certified in Horizon Scanning Methodology (HSMA) or equivalent