Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging technologies, anticipate market shifts, and shape transformative strategies for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer breakthrough initiatives in AI integration, sustainable tech, and human-machine evolution, driving our mission to redefine industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities for 2026+
- Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions with real-world impact
- Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and scenario modeling
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to accelerate 2026 roadmap execution
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-technical shifts affecting long-term strategy
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Nexus Horizon as a 2026 innovation authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of implementing future-ready strategies in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Strong network of global futurists and tech pioneers
- Published work on technology disruption or long-term forecasting