Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, analytical rigor, and creative brilliance to map disruptive pathways across emerging frontiers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global thought leaders to prototype solutions that redefine industries by 2026. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and bold ambition—where your ideas could reshape human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype and validate future-facing products
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for disruptive global trends
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board members on 2026 market opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to incubate moonshot projects with 3-year commercialization cycles
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of human-machine symbiosis
- Manage a $5M innovation fund for high-impact 2026 pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or emerging tech innovation
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects to commercial viability
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AGI, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Portfolio of published futurist frameworks or patented innovations