Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next era of technological disruption. This pivotal role combines foresight research with actionable strategy to position our organization at the vanguard of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop frameworks that will define how industries evolve post-2025. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking, rapid prototyping, and moonshot projects that push boundaries. If you're passionate about shaping the future's trajectory and thrive in environments where ambiguity fuels innovation, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 technology roadmap with 5-year strategic horizons
- Analyze emerging tech vectors (quantum computing, neurotech, AGI) for commercial applicability
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Present strategic frameworks to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Establish KPIs for tracking future-readiness across organizational domains
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into patentable innovations
- Curate an ecosystem of academic, startup, and corporate futurist collaborators
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning within tech or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence patterns
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Portfolio of published foresight research or innovation frameworks