Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough innovations in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This pivotal role merges foresight with execution, transforming theoretical possibilities into market-defining realities.
As a cornerstone of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and global policymakers to shape paradigms that redefine human progress. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ R&D portfolios and position Nexus Horizons as the architect of 2026's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Architect 3-5 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (quantum AI, neurointerfaces, climate tech)
- Lead cross-disciplinary think tanks with MIT/Caltech partners to identify paradigm-shifting innovations
- Develop predictive models for societal and market disruptions using proprietary foresight algorithms
- Translate futuristic concepts into actionable business cases with C-suite executives
- Author white papers positioning Nexus Horizons in Davos/WEF/UN tech forums
- Manage $2M+ innovation grants for 2026-focused pilot programs
- Interface with DARPA/EU Horizon Europe on next-gen policy frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Published author in Nature Futures or peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proven track record predicting market shifts (e.g., crypto, AI adoption timelines)
- Expertise in scenario planning using Monte Carlo simulations and agent-based modeling
- Deep familiarity with quantum computing, AGI safety protocols, and biotech ethics
- Executive presence engaging C-suite boards and government committees
- Fluency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 2025+ technology commercializations