Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift. This role demands a blend of radical imagination, data-driven foresight, and cross-industry synthesis to position our organization as the pioneer of 2026's breakthrough technologies. You'll lead initiatives that transform abstract concepts into tangible market advantages while collaborating with C-suite executives and cutting-edge researchers.
What you'll achieve: Design multi-year innovation roadmaps, identify emerging tech inflection points, and pioneer new business models that will define industries by 2026. You'll be the architect of our future-proof strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework
- Analyze emerging trends across AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable energy
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D teams to accelerate prototype development
- Author thought leadership publications on next-gen disruption
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present future-vision roadmaps to stakeholders and investors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or tech research
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future visions into actionable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-vision work
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF) preferred