Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Nexus Horizons' inaugural Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode 2026's technological landscape and embed foresight into our DNA. This pioneering role demands radical imagination paired with executable strategy to position us at humanity's next inflection point. Join a cohort of paradigm-shifters redefining what's possible across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
Your canvas spans quantum computing ethics, neuro-ergonomic interfaces, and climate-positive innovation. You'll architect blueprints that transform sci-fi concepts into market-ready paradigms while mentoring our innovation incubator. This isn't just forecasting—it's active creation of preferred futures.
Responsibilities
- Develop and operationalize 2026 strategic roadmaps across tech verticals
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite and external futurists
- Identify emerging paradigms (quantum/AI/sustainability) for preemptive R&D investment
- Design 'Future-Proof' certification frameworks for product development
- Author annual 'Horizon Scan' reports for industry stakeholders
- Curate cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with MIT/Stanford partners
- Establish ethical guardrails for 2026 tech deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist practice
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (IEEE/Wired/Fast Company)
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems modeling (STEEER/PESTLE)
- Portfolio of implemented future-back strategies
- PhD or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 5-10 year transformation
- Deep understanding of convergence technologies (AI/quantum/bio)