Job Description
Join NextHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This role demands radical creativity and systemic thinking to redefine industry paradigms. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions that address 21st-century challenges while pioneering ethical frameworks for emerging technologies.
Our culture thrives on intellectual courage and experimental rigor. You'll have unparalleled resources to test hypotheses and scale prototypes, with direct access to our quantum computing lab and neuro-interfaces research center. This is your chance to build legacies, not just products.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps for sustainable tech ecosystems
- Lead moonshot projects in AI ethics and climate-positive engineering
- Develop predictive models for emerging technology adoption curves
- Facilitate future scenario planning with C-suite executives and policymakers
- Build and mentor interdisciplinary teams of futurists, engineers, and behavioral scientists
- Secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global innovation hubs
- Author thought leadership frameworks published in industry whitepapers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futures research with Fortune 500 impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven track record scaling experimental technologies to commercial deployment
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, bio-engineering, etc.)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi)
- Published research on technology's societal implications (peer-reviewed journals)
- Fluency in systems modeling tools (AnyLogic, Stella) and AI forecasting platforms