Job Description
Shape the future by joining Nexus Horizons as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary analyst to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy for Fortune 500 clients transforming into 2026-ready enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, bioengineering) and societal shifts to create 2026 foresight frameworks
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating post-2025 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing business models
- Author high-impact trend reports published in industry journals and at global forums
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate future scenarios against real-world data
- Represent Nexus Horizons at Davos, SXSW, and futurist conferences
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in futurism, systems theory, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological convergence
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive market transformations
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into narratives