Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic strategy to position our organization as a leader in the post-2025 landscape.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based forecasts, and translate foresight into actionable business initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop data-driven trend forecasts and scenario-planning frameworks for long-term strategy
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into product development and market positioning
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Design and facilitate strategic workshops to align stakeholders on future-state possibilities
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscape evolution
- Build quantitative models to assess disruption risks and opportunity horizons
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Exceptional scenario-planning and systems modeling capabilities
- Strong command of futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Published thought leader in emerging technology or future-focused publications
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis and predictive modeling tools