Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect strategic roadmaps that will define the next decade. This role blends foresight analysis with cross-industry innovation to position our clients as pioneers in an evolving global marketplace.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to translate complex data into actionable blueprints. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and shape organizational transformations across technology, sustainability, and human augmentation domains.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts pre-2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate adaptation, AI governance, and bio-convergence
- Design strategic frameworks for organizations navigating quantum computing adoption
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing talent and ethical AI integration
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports with predictive analytics
- Build ecosystem partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Advain on regulatory compliance for emerging tech (neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology)
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech impacts (quantum, AGI, climate tech)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, CB Insights, custom AI models)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 10-year transformation strategies
- Deep understanding of ethical frameworks for exponential technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating complex system modeling for future states