Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect transformative solutions for industries poised for exponential growth. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, pioneer next-gen technologies, and shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to solve challenges that don't yet exist.
Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and collaboration. You'll partner with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies from AI ethics to quantum computing. If you're driven by the question 'What's next?' and possess the acumen to navigate ambiguity, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Develop 2026-2030 strategic roadmaps using scenario planning and predictive modeling
- Champion innovation labs prototyping solutions for 2026 market disruptions
- Advise executive leadership on emerging risks and opportunities in next-gen technologies
- Author white papers and thought leadership positioning Nexus as a 2026 thought leader
- Manage cross-functional teams executing future-focused initiatives
- Curate partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology impacts
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary innovation initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-to-strategy translation