Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape the next technological frontier. We seek visionary thinkers who can decode emerging trends and architect solutions for a rapidly evolving world. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional teams to develop forward-looking strategies that position our organization at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and pioneer breakthrough initiatives. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and our global innovation ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify and prioritize emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Architect future-proof product roadmaps aligned with long-term vision
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with R&D, engineering, and design teams
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track innovation maturity metrics
- Author thought leadership publications on industry trajectory and disruption vectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology adoption curves
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Published author in futurism or innovation strategy (preferred)
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)