Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to map emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough solutions for our 2026 roadmap. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and inspires teams to turn futuristic concepts into reality. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D divisions, and global partners to create a tangible vision for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Develop predictive models for market disruption and competitive landscape shifts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-backed storytelling
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and industry disruptors
- Build and mentor a high-performing futurist team
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports influencing company-wide strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFM) preferred