Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next wave of transformative technologies. This role demands a strategic mind obsessed with emerging trends, from quantum computing to biotech convergence. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to map 3-5 year innovation roadmaps, ensuring our portfolio anticipates and shapes the future landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, execution, and market disruption, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruption
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping breakthrough technologies
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis for emerging sectors
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Drive adoption of agile methodologies for rapid innovation cycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or technology leadership
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: AI, quantum, biotech, or space tech
- Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent foresight methodology
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- PhD or Master's in relevant field preferred
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism