Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine human potential. As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech researchers, and climate solution architects to build sustainable futures.
Our culture thrives on audacious curiosity and collaborative disruption. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives spanning AI ethics, biotechnology convergence, and decentralized systems. This role offers unparalleled influence to shape humanity's trajectory while working with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley's brightest minds.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps for quantum-adjacent technologies
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptors (neurotech, climate AI, synthetic biology)
- Architect strategic partnerships with academic institutions and quantum computing hubs
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Chair the 'Future of Humanity' think tank with industry luminaries
- Guide R&D investments in post-silicon computing paradigms
- Present foresight frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of scaling innovation from concept to market
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience with scenario planning for 2030+ horizons
- Strong network with DARPA, Singularity University, or similar futurist networks
- Expertise in ethical frameworks for emerging technologies