Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as a Futurist Strategist and architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide our innovation ecosystem through exponential change. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation to position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs.
As a key member of our Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly shape product development, investment decisions, and corporate strategy for the next decade and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech sectors
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps with measurable impact milestones
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports for executive stakeholders and industry publications
- Build and maintain an innovation pipeline of emerging technologies
- Advose on ethical implications of disruptive technologies
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting technological disruptions
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend extrapolation methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, neurotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP preferred)
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or strategic frameworks