Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead. This pioneering role bridges emerging technologies with market readiness, shaping the trajectory of industries through 2026 and beyond. You'll architect strategic roadmaps for next-gen AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence while driving cross-functional innovation initiatives that redefine human potential.
We seek a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technological foresight and commercial application. Your insights will directly influence product development cycles, investment strategies, and our global innovation ecosystem. This is your opportunity to build the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight roadmap identifying emerging trends and disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into actionable product roadmaps
- Analyze market disruption vectors and competitive intelligence to inform strategic positioning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to accelerate prototyping of breakthrough technologies
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish innovation metrics to track adoption rates and ROI of future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFCS) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Exceptional data modeling capabilities for trend projection and scenario planning
- Experience securing $5M+ innovation budgets with measurable ROI outcomes
- Prior work with exponential technology convergence frameworks