Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible growth engines. You'll spearhead our roadmap for emerging technologies, ethical AI frameworks, and sustainable business models that will redefine markets by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic innovation roadmap with quantifiable KPIs
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI) for competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional labs prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Secure $10M+ in R&D partnerships with academic institutions and government entities
- Present quarterly future-state briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Author thought leadership on societal impact of 2026 technological inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record scaling emerging tech from concept to commercialization
- Expertise in exponential technologies and systems thinking methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published author or keynote speaker on 2020s technological disruption
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants ($5M+ value)
- Proficiency in scenario planning and trend impact modeling tools
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational 5-year+ strategic initiatives