Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade's growth trajectory. This role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen to shape products, markets, and human experiences in a rapidly evolving world.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify paradigm shifts, mitigate disruption risks, and capitalize on exponential opportunities. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, transforming abstract futures into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Map emerging technological and societal trends through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future opportunities
- Produce executive briefings on disruptive innovations and competitive threats
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate resilience
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational functions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects delivered