Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next wave of technological evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap in an era of unprecedented change.
As a key architect of our future-facing initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and human potential, driving strategies that position Nexus Horizons as the industry's thought leader.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption and market evolution
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating exponential technologies
- Present futures scenarios to executive stakeholders and innovation boards
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused innovation
- Guide cross-functional teams in implementing future-ready solutions
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record in technology trend analysis and scenario planning
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and Fortune 500 boards
- Portfolio demonstrating futures research methodologies and strategic outputs
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSD) preferred