Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for our next-generation tech ecosystem. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning our company as the undisputed leader in post-2025 technological landscapes.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're not just predicting the future – we're building it. Our R&D division operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI ethics, with dedicated labs in Silicon Valley and Cambridge. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt industry norms, and shape technologies that will redefine humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies and paradigm shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neural interfaces, and climate-positive innovations
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and board members through data-driven scenario planning
- Partner with product teams to incubate moonshot projects with trillion-dollar market potential
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, keynote speeches, and industry roundtables
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University collaborators
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD/MSc) in Futuristics, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 7+ years experience in technology strategy consulting or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (quantum/AI/biotech focus)
- Deep expertise in scenario planning, technology adoption curves, and disruption forecasting
- Portfolio demonstrating successful development of 5+ future-oriented business models
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed publications