Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we pioneer the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to anticipate technological shifts, societal transformations, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in an exponentially evolving landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and synthesize actionable insights for 2026+ strategy
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks to mitigate risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development and innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry forums
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-forward solutions aligned with long-term vision
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and cultural shifts affecting technology adoption
- Build quantitative forecasting models for market evolution and competitive disruption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future-proofing initiatives