Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, driving our innovation roadmap for the next generation. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, your future starts here.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms pre-2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential growth scenarios in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Collaborate with C-suite to embed future-proofing into corporate DNA
- Produce annual '2026 Impact Reports' quantifying opportunities and risks
- Design innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2030 readiness
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and tech summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams on adaptive innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Proven track record of publishing trend analyses or future scenarios
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, AGI)
- Certification in futures thinking (e.g., from WFS or APF)
- Exceptional data storytelling with visualization tools (Tableau, Flourish)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term transformation
- PhD or advanced degree in futures studies, systems thinking, or relevant field