Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of shaping tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
What You'll Achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives across AI, climate tech, and bio-innovation. Develop strategic roadmaps that position organizations for 2026's market landscape. Collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, sustainable tech) to identify 2026 market disruptors
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state capabilities
- Produce high-impact foresight reports with data-driven predictive models
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent the firm at global innovation forums (Web Summit, CES)
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or emerging tech analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology implications
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in AI forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Experience presenting to executive audiences on complex future topics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SF)