Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of the next technological paradigm shift. This role demands an unparalleled blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish groundbreaking foresight reports that shape billion-dollar decisions. Your work will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technology, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Present executive-level trend briefings to board members and investors
- Establish innovation incubators for 2026-viable prototypes
- Author annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations
- Partner with R&D to identify breakthrough commercialization opportunities
- Monitor global regulatory shifts impacting 2026 technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy
- Proven track record of translating complex futures into executable plans
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains (AI ethics, climate tech, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech strategy (Harvard Sloan, MIT Tech Review)
- Experience with foresight frameworks (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field