Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Horizon Labs as we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to drive our innovation roadmap and translate foresight into actionable strategies. Join our elite team of disruptors working at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing to solve humanity's most pressing challenges.
This role offers unparalleled influence in defining tomorrow's technological landscape, with executive exposure and resources to incubate revolutionary concepts. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into product development pipelines
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive market shifts and competitive threats
- Curate strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global innovation hubs
- Manage a $10M+ innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI tracking
- Present at industry-defining conferences (Web Summit, CES, TED)
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Executive-level presentation skills with C-suite experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major tech publications
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Portfolio of implemented innovations generating >$50M revenue