Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our organization through unprecedented technological and societal shifts.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position us at the vanguard of innovation. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational evolution in an era defined by exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate resilience)
- Architect scenario-planning models for high-impact future states
- Translate foresight into executable business strategies for executive leadership
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs for rapid prototyping of future solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, space tech) and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and predictive modeling capabilities
- Experience facilitating executive workshops on transformational change
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Wired)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from futurists.org) preferred