Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as our 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our strategic foresight initiatives, identifying emerging technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role requires synthesizing global tech trends, market disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to build actionable blueprints for our innovation pipeline.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and academic partners to develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, transforming abstract possibilities into concrete market advantages.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across key verticals
- Analyze emerging trends in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with leading research institutions and innovation hubs
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on disruptive technology paradigms
- Advise executive team on technology investments and risk mitigation strategies
- Mentor junior futurists and build a dedicated foresight analytics team
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurism
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of predicting market disruptions (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (quantum, neuromorphic computing, etc.)
- Exceptional data synthesis and visualization capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on technology transformation
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight or technology journals