Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Emerging Technology Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role demands strategic foresight to identify, evaluate, and integrate breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape long-term digital transformation initiatives while maintaining ethical AI frameworks. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and investment strategies in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and metaverse ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, neurotech, decentralized systems) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for technology integration across 15+ business units
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present executive briefings on tech viability, ROI, and ethical implications
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and venture capital firms
- Author thought leadership publications on future tech paradigms
- Oversee prototype development for next-gen human-AI interfaces
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of scaling tech adoption in Fortune 500 environments
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier publications
- Experience securing $5M+ budgets for experimental tech initiatives
- Deep understanding of global regulatory landscapes for emerging tech