Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with strategic execution to shape the future of human-machine collaboration. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure while translating abstract future possibilities into actionable roadmaps.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing work, with direct access to industry disruptors, venture capital networks, and global research institutions. This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to define the technological landscape of the mid-2020s.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps aligned with emerging market trends
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping future-facing solutions (AR/VR, biotech, climate tech)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Translate complex future scenarios into investor-ready business cases
- Champion ethical frameworks for next-generation AI and automation systems
- Drive adoption of sustainable technology practices across global operations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology leadership with proven future-planning experience
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech, etc.)
- Track record of scaling innovation from concept to market implementation
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional stakeholder management across C-suite, investors, and technical teams
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (papers, patents, keynotes)
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-oriented projects delivered since 2020