Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep industry foresight with actionable strategy, driving innovation across emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape organizational resilience and capture first-mover advantages in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic change. You'll translate complex future scenarios into executable roadmaps while fostering a culture of anticipatory innovation. This is more than a forecasting role – it's about creating the future we want to inhabit.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite decision-making and long-term planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development and business strategy
- Produce forward-looking reports and scenario-planning models for investors and stakeholders
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities across geopolitical, technological, and social domains
- Champion innovation initiatives that position Nexus Horizon as a 2026 market leader
- Maintain an external network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field preferred
- Experience publishing thought leadership in foresight or strategy publications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-back strategy implementation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP) strongly preferred