Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking visionary 2026 Tech Futurists to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This role demands radical innovation, cross-disciplinary expertise, and the ability to transform speculative concepts into actionable roadmaps. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech researchers, and AI ethicists to define the next decade of human-machine symbiosis.
What you'll achieve: Pioneer breakthrough technologies, lead strategic foresight initiatives, and shape industry standards for 2026 and beyond. Work in our state-of-the-art Innovation Lab with unlimited resources and unparalleled creative freedom.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (quantum AI, neural interfaces, decentralized networks)
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis for disruptive tech vectors
- Present future-vision briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with academic institutions to shape research agendas for 2026
- Author white papers on ethical frameworks for autonomous systems
- Manage innovation incubators for moonshot projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AI)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Proven track record of turning foresight into commercial products
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, or Cognitive Science
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating future-tech concept validation
- Global network of innovators and research institutions