Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight analysis with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow the technological and societal shifts reshaping our world.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate future possibilities into competitive advantages. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for market disruption and opportunity identification
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision and priorities
- Produce quarterly trend briefings and strategic roadmaps for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish early-warning systems for paradigm shifts affecting industry dynamics
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Strategic Foresight, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFM, APF) preferred