Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead our organization into the future. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform technological possibilities into strategic advantages.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to map technology trajectories across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, anticipates paradigm shifts, and translates complex scenarios into actionable roadmaps that position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to forecast industry transformations by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Author thought leadership reports and predictive market analyses
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Advise executive leadership on long-term innovation investments
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic factors impacting future landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)