Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation technology roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform visionary concepts into scalable innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology innovation roadmap aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating futuristic concepts (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Analyze global megatrends to identify high-impact opportunities for strategic investment
- Establish KPIs and frameworks for measuring innovation maturity and market readiness
- Present futuristic scenarios to executive stakeholders for decision-making
- Foster partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech incubators
- Drive cultural transformation to embed futuristic thinking across all departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical frameworks
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Master's degree in relevant field (Futuristics, Engineering, Business)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Innovation Management preferred
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies