Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of innovation as we shape the future landscape for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, pioneer transformative strategies, and position our organization as a global leader in tomorrow's economy. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a unique blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and develop roadmaps that anticipate technological disruptions and market shifts. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses a passion for exponential technologies, and can translate complex future scenarios into competitive advantages today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global trends in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and climate resilience to identify strategic opportunities
- Develop and maintain multi-year scenario planning frameworks for market evolution
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive leadership and board members
- Build and nurture a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Design and implement early-warning systems for emerging risks and opportunities
- Drive organizational culture shift towards adaptive innovation and future-readiness
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous transformations
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS) strongly preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented strategic innovations