Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. This role demands a blend of predictive analytics, ethical foresight, and cross-industry innovation to shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll lead initiatives that redefine how organizations prepare for exponential change while maintaining human-centric values in an increasingly automated world.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological convergence points across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment in critical infrastructure
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging market disruptions
- Produce horizon-scanning reports on geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting 2026
- Design human-machine collaboration protocols for next-generation workplaces
- Advise C-suite on long-term strategic pivots based on future trend analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Published work on exponential technology impacts (AI, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Experience with ethical AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years of future-state roadmap implementation
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred