Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as a pioneering 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect tomorrow's breakthrough technologies today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our cross-disciplinary teams in developing next-gen solutions for climate resilience, AI ethics, and human augmentation. This role merges foresight analysis with hands-on prototyping in our state-of-the-art innovation lab.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're redefining industry boundaries through our patent-pending Quantum Innovation Framework™. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled access to Silicon Valley's ecosystem while maintaining a startup's agility. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for emerging sectors (quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized systems)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies published in IEEE and Nature journals
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab on prototype development of AR interfaces
- Manage $2M annual innovation budget for experimental R&D initiatives
- Mentor junior futurists in our Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight roles at tech unicorns or research institutions
- Published portfolio of trend analysis in top-tier publications (minimum 3 citations)
- Expertise in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Proficiency in Python for data visualization and predictive analytics
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Japanese for global stakeholder engagement
- Patent record in emerging technologies (USPTO verification required)