Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead. You'll architect strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies, driving cross-functional teams to transform visionary concepts into scalable solutions. This role demands a blend of visionary thinking and pragmatic execution to shape industries before they transform.
We seek a disruptor who thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and pioneers paradigms that redefine market boundaries. Your work will directly influence our product ecosystem's evolution in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 technology foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Translate futuristic concepts into product roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Present innovation blueprints to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Curate an internal 'Future Lab' incubator for experimental projects
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-technological shifts impacting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record launching market-disruptive technologies
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, AGI, or biotech convergence
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry forums
- Experience leading global innovation teams across 3+ continents
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTR) or equivalent