Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll shape how businesses navigate the complex landscape of 2026 and beyond, blending cutting-edge research with actionable strategy.
This position offers unparalleled impact in a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence global product development, market positioning, and organizational evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional initiatives, and pioneer methodologies that define the future of industry.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing product roadmaps and business models
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Produce trend reports and white papers published in industry-leading journals
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of published trend analysis or scenario planning frameworks
- Expertise in quantitative forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience with AI/ML, biotech, or climate tech trend analysis
- Professional certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or foresight academy)