Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts across technology, society, and industry. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future insights into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers. We offer a dynamic environment where your impact shapes not just our trajectory but the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize future insights into product roadmaps
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and trend briefings for executive stakeholders
- Identify and evaluate disruptive business opportunities across global markets
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent the company at futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Academy of Foresight)