Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of breakthrough technologies. This role demands a blend of futuristic thinking, data-driven foresight, and cross-industry collaboration to transform emerging trends into market-leading solutions. You'll lead high-stakes projects shaping industries for the mid-2020s and beyond, working with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and climate tech innovators. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech verticals (quantum, AGI, biotech)
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives on 2026 market shifts
- Analyze global innovation ecosystems to identify disruptive opportunities
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and government stakeholders
- Build cross-functional coalitions between academia and industry
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic signals affecting 2026 landscapes
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with 2026+ focus
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership on mid-2020s transformation
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)