Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as our 2026 Strategic Futurist. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and guide organizations through the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with C-suite executives, pioneer AI-driven foresight methodologies, and shape the future of industries including quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Your expertise will directly influence multi-billion dollar strategic roadmaps while mentoring a global team of futurists and innovation architects. This is more than a role—it's your platform to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technological, societal, and economic disruptions
- Develop AI-powered strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Architect future-state roadmaps for quantum computing and biotech integration
- Present trend analyses to C-suite executives at quarterly innovation summits
- Mentor a global team of futurists and innovation architects
- Author white papers on metaverse governance and autonomous systems ethics
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-ready solutions in our innovation lab
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Expertise in AI trend modeling, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite strategy for Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (Harvard Business Review, MIT Tech Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Experience mentoring cross-disciplinary innovation teams
- Proficiency in foresight platforms (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trendscope)