Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, pioneer breakthrough solutions, and steer our organization toward the next technological frontier. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research pioneers, and industry disruptors to develop 5-10 year roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech integration. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment priorities, and market positioning in the rapidly evolving 2026 technology ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technology vectors (quantum computing, AGI, neuromorphic systems)
- Develop future scenario models and strategic roadmaps for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Author thought leadership content and represent company at global innovation forums
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Quantify future market opportunities and risk-mitigation strategies for board presentations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Proven expertise in forecasting emerging tech through data-driven methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals or industry white papers
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Impact Assessment