Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, spearhead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate foresight into actionable roadmaps that position us as market pioneers.
Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and bold thinking, offering unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience frontiers. If you're passionate at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable futures, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging markets in AI ethics, biotechnology, and decentralized systems
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and long-term risk mitigation
- Build innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs for R&D investments
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready capabilities into core offerings
- Author thought leadership on industry evolution and emerging workforce paradigms
- Manage a global network of futurists and academic collaborators
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurism consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published research or speaking engagements at global innovation forums
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ multi-year strategic foresight implementations