Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends shaping the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of the next technological revolution.
As a key member of our Strategy & Innovation team, you'll translate complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps while collaborating with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and shape our 2026-2030 innovation ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological convergence across AI, biotech, and quantum computing by 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for 5-year strategic initiatives with executive stakeholders
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic trends impacting global technology adoption
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation ROI in emerging markets
- Author forward-looking white papers positioning company thought leadership
- Manage cross-functional sprints prototyping 2026-ready solutions
- Present trend forecasts to Board of Directors quarterly
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or MBA with innovation focus
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successful long-term strategic initiatives