Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role demands radical creativity and analytical rigor as we shape the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and architect blueprints for sustainable growth in an era of unprecedented disruption.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal trends through 2030 using AI-driven analytics and scenario modeling
- Develop future-proof roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead innovation workshops with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Advise executive leadership on strategic pivots and disruption preparedness
- Author white papers on emerging paradigms (quantum computing, neurotech, climate resilience)
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation accelerators
- Measure and report on future-readiness KPIs across organizational units
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or strategic frameworks
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)