Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future of innovation. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, develop long-term strategic roadmaps, and guide our organization through transformative technological shifts. This role blends foresight with execution, ensuring our position at the forefront of industry evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead innovation workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Produce annual '2026 Vision Reports' with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech incubators
- Mentor junior futurists and build a forward-looking organizational culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from futurists.org) preferred