Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and market evolutions that will redefine industries by 2026.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities
- Develop predictive models for technology adoption and market disruption
- Shape corporate strategy by integrating future-proofing principles
- Build cross-functional innovation ecosystems
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop and maintain 2026 strategic scenarios with quantitative impact assessments
- Present future intelligence to executive leadership and board committees
- Design innovation frameworks for organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author annual 'State of the Future' thought leadership publications
- Build and manage a global network of futurist experts and academic partners
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong data visualization and predictive modeling skills
- Exceptional communication with ability to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Experience working with C-suite in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Published thought leadership on future technologies or societal shifts