Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic planning, and cross-industry synthesis to position our company as a pioneer in the 2026 digital landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to translate future possibilities into actionable business strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, identify disruptive opportunities, and develop scenario-planning frameworks that anticipate market shifts through 2026 and beyond. This is a rare chance to shape how humanity navigates the next paradigm of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across quantum computing, neurotech, and climate innovation ecosystems
- Develop 2026 strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize future trend insights into actionable plans
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author quarterly trend briefs and scenario-planning documents for 2026 market positioning
- Advise R&D teams on emerging technology adoption timelines and investment priorities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent technical field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum computing, etc.)
- Proven experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills for complex future-oriented concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred