Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform speculative concepts into actionable blueprints, ensuring our leadership in the 2026 tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with 5-year vision
- Conduct scenario planning for disruptive market shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend insights to C-suite and board members
- Drive cross-functional workshops on future-state possibilities
- Author thought leadership on 2026 technology paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends (2018-2025)
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Tech Policy, or related field
- Published research on emerging technology impacts
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)