Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams, anticipate paradigm shifts, and shape our product roadmap for the next decade. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring you to synthesize complex data into actionable insights that drive competitive advantage.
Our dynamic startup culture thrives on bold ideas and rapid prototyping. You'll collaborate with AI researchers, quantum computing experts, and sustainability pioneers to develop frameworks for 2030 and beyond. This is your chance to build the systems that will define the next generation of human-technology symbiosis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop innovation roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives and engineering teams
- Author strategic whitepapers on future-of-work and human-machine collaboration
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions for climate resilience and neurotech
- Build competitive intelligence frameworks for emerging market disruption
- Mentor innovation teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Systems Thinking, or Technology Forecasting
- 5+ years in strategic innovation, R&D, or futures research
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for trend mapping
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech impacts
- Experience with scenario planning for Fortune 500 clients
- Demonstrated ability to translate foresight into product strategy
- Portfolio of future-focused projects or research papers