Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge technology to redefine industries before they evolve. Work in our state-of-the-art innovation hub in San Francisco, where your insights will shape products used by millions globally.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts post-2025
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for C-suite executives across healthcare, AI, and sustainability sectors
- Conduct scenario planning workshops with global stakeholders to prepare for 2030+ market landscapes
- Author forward-looking white papers on quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate tech
- Manage cross-functional teams prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Present at Davos-level forums on future of work and ethical innovation frameworks
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Technology Forecasting
- Published author on exponential technology trends (e.g., AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Track record of launching products/services with 10M+ user impact
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (e.g., Gephi, Tableau for temporal data)
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement