Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and data-driven precision to identify emerging paradigms, disrupt conventional markets, and position our AI-driven ecosystem for exponential growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate future scenarios into actionable blueprints.
Why Nexus Horizon Labs? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our R&D hub in San Francisco combines quantum computing labs with biometric innovation centers, offering unparalleled resources for paradigm-shifting work. Enjoy flexible remote options, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in a company valued at $2.3B.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 'Future Horizons' reports forecasting technological, economic, and social shifts impacting 2026
- Lead 'Innovation Sprint' workshops with engineering, product, and design teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups focused on next-gen paradigms
- Design and implement AI-driven trend analysis frameworks to identify disruption opportunities
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members to secure $50M+ annual R&D funding
- Mentor a team of 4 futurist analysts and innovation architects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futurism, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record of translating future forecasts into commercialized products
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year+ strategic implementations
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, scenario planning)