Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist and help architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, redefine industry paradigms, and position our organization at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts. This role demands radical imagination paired with executable strategy.
As the architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruption, identify exponential growth opportunities, and embed future-readiness into our DNA. Your insights will directly shape product innovation, market expansion, and talent development for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential growth opportunities in emerging markets
- Partner with R&D to integrate future-proof innovations into product roadmaps
- Design and facilitate scenario planning workshops for executive leadership
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Build and lead a cross-functional futurist task force
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market advantage
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Credited thought leadership with published industry insights
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)