Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of breakthroughs. This role merges cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centered design to shape products that will redefine industries by 2026.
As a pioneer in our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neuroscientists, and sustainable architects to develop 10-year roadmaps. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking—where your ideas could become the next global standard.
Why Nexus Horizons? We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10K annual innovation stipend. Our downtown SF campus features biophilic design and a rooftop quantum accelerator.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate resilience sectors
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops with Nobel laureates and startup founders
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for C-suite executives
- Design speculative prototypes using VR/AR and neural interfaces
- Curate the annual 'Horizons 2026' global innovation summit
- Advise on ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Secure $5M+ in R&D partnerships for 2026 initiatives
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published work in top-tier futurism journals (e.g., Future Studies Quarterly)
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology adoption curves
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 trend predictions with 80%+ accuracy