Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, design long-term roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, requiring you to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal changes that will define 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, possessing the analytical rigor to validate hypotheses and the creative agility to imagine what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience in volatile futures
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Author forward-looking strategy documents and board-level briefings
- Establish KPIs to track progress toward 2026 strategic milestones
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing into development cycles
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate foresight, or emerging tech planning
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Published thought leadership on future trends or technology forecasting
- Experience leading global teams in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments