Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge industry foresight, systems thinking, and executive leadership to position our company at the vanguard of emerging markets.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive frameworks for AI ethics, quantum adoption, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ R&D investments and shape our global expansion strategy through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic foresight models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, bio-integrated systems)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and policy teams
- Author quarterly trend reports for executive board with actionable market predictions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment and autonomous systems
- Oversee commercialization of patent-pending 2026 technology portfolios
- Mentor junior futurists through our Horizon Academy program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Science
- 10+ years in strategic planning at Fortune 500 or unicorn tech companies
- Published research on AI governance or sustainable technology adoption
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and predictive modeling frameworks
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Deep understanding of geopolitical tech policy landscapes
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish preferred