Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the technological and societal landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and build transformative solutions. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy in our Palo Alto R&D hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-gen products with Fortune 500 partners
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Identify and quantify emerging market opportunities worth $100M+
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Stanford HAI on forward-looking research
- Design innovation roadmaps aligning with ESG 2030 goals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in innovation consulting or corporate strategy at tech-driven firms
- Published research on emerging tech trends (e.g., AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization
- Experience leading high-stakes strategic initiatives with measurable ROI