Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of 2026 innovation ecosystem development. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap and identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of market analysis, R&D foresight, and commercial strategy, requiring both technical fluency and visionary thinking.
Our ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguity, leveraging data-driven frameworks to map emerging technology trajectories and translate abstract futures into executable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research scientists, and venture partners to position Nexus Horizon as the definitive thought leader in 2026's technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Identify high-impact emerging technologies across quantum, biotech, and sustainability sectors
- Develop go-to-market strategies for pre-commercial innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
- Produce foresight reports and scenario planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation hubs
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts affecting long-term technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurism
- Advanced degree in STEM field, economics, or strategic foresight
- Proven experience translating future scenarios into actionable business plans
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Credibility with C-suite executives and venture capital networks
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFP, Foresight Professional)
- Prior experience building innovation ecosystems or corporate ventures