Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technological paradigms and architect our next-gen roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic execution, ensuring our innovations stay 5 steps ahead of market evolution.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate tech disruptors to build solutions that redefine human potential. Your strategic foresight will directly shape product development, market positioning, and investment priorities across our global ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Map technological convergence points in AI, biotech, and climate innovation through horizon scanning
- Develop scenario models for 2026 market disruptions using predictive analytics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into actionable roadmaps
- Advise C-suite on emerging risks and opportunities in exponential technologies
- Author thought leadership frameworks positioning Nexus as the innovation benchmark
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions using 2026 technology stacks
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into market-ready products
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and regulatory landscapes
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with complex predictive models
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives delivered at scale
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field