Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, identify paradigm-shifting market opportunities, and guide our R&D roadmap toward exponential growth. Your strategic foresight will directly shape products that redefine industries and transform human experiences.
Why Nexus Horizon Labs? We're an award-winning R&D incubator with $2B+ in breakthrough patents and partnerships with NASA, MIT, and Stanford. Our culture combines Silicon Valley's agility with deep academic rigor, offering unparalleled resources for paradigm-bending work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineers, designers, and venture partners
- Produce actionable trend reports and scenario-planning models for executive leadership
- Establish industry-first partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPI tracking
- Mentor junior futurists and host thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership with Fortune 500/tech startup background
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting & Social Change)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialized innovations from early-stage concepts
- Proficiency in futures analysis tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Polymath)
- Clearance for federal-level innovation partnerships (preferred)