Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge technological foresight, strategic business acumen, and human-centered design thinking. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to shape industries through emerging technologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable roadmaps, and reimagines possibilities at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. This is a rare opportunity to define the future while building tangible value for humanity.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping next-gen solutions in quantum computing and neuro-interfaces
- Produce executive-level future-state reports for Fortune 500 partners on market disruption vectors
- Curate and host global innovation summits with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and World Economic Forum affiliates
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPI tracking
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent interdisciplinary field
- 7+ years in strategic innovation at top-tier tech or consulting firms
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP-V, cross-impact matrix)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful commercialization of futuristic concepts
- Proficiency in Python, R, or similar for data-driven trend analysis
- Global network of futurists, VCs, and academic researchers