Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect transformative strategies for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with market disruption, driving our organization's evolution in an era of exponential change. You'll shape our innovation roadmap while mentoring cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough solutions.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, leverages emerging technologies to solve complex challenges, and possesses a proven track record of scaling innovative initiatives from concept to market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Innovation Roadmap aligning with market trends and technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions for post-2025 challenges
- Analyze exponential technology trajectories (AI, quantum, biotech) to identify strategic opportunities
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout and integrate emerging startups into our ecosystem
- Present innovation insights to executive stakeholders and industry thought leadership forums
- Mentor R&D teams in agile methodologies for rapid experimentation and validation
- Drive corporate culture transformation to embed innovation principles across all departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record scaling disruptive technologies from concept to commercialization
- Deep expertise in exponential technology forecasting and scenario planning
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Strong network within Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem (VCs, startups, research institutions)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and public speaking experience
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or technology disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred