Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next frontier of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging trends, design actionable roadmaps, and lead our organization into the post-quantum era. This pivotal role merges foresight with execution, transforming speculative futures into tangible business advantages.
As a pioneer in our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, AI ethicists, and biotech innovators to shape strategies that redefine industries. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the autonomy to explore uncharted territories of human potential.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology) and forecast their impact on global markets by 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for enterprise transformation
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Councils' to align R&D initiatives with long-term market trajectories
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive technology adoption curves
- Design and facilitate immersive foresight workshops for C-suite executives and board members
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals to anticipate systemic shifts in innovation ecosystems
- Partner with product teams to embed future-ready principles into development lifecycles
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field with 7+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their sociotechnical implications
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience advising C-level executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-proofing strategies
- Mastery of foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis) and visualization platforms
- Passion for ethical innovation and human-centered technological development