Job Description
Step into the future as our 2026 Futurist Lead at Nexus Horizons. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. This pivotal role demands an architect of change who can decode emerging trends and transform foresight into market-defining innovations.
Join us to: Redefine industry paradigms through strategic foresight, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and cultivate a culture of exponential thinking. You'll interface with C-suite executives, pioneer new market verticals, and leave an indelible mark on how humanity interfaces with technology by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology foresight roadmap through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs developing next-gen prototypes in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies for executive stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Develop patentable intellectual property in frontier technologies
- Present future vision narratives to investors and board members
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services with 3+ years horizon planning
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (white papers, patents, keynotes)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with specialization in innovation
- Experience leading teams through technological paradigm shifts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent (e.g., APF, WFS)