Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group as our Senior Futurist - 2026 Strategy Lead, where you'll architect the future of technology and society. This visionary role demands a strategic thinker to map emerging trends, design disruptive roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies that shape tomorrow's landscape.
We seek a disruptor who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. Your insights will drive product development, market positioning, and organizational transformation. If you're passionate about turning futuristic concepts into reality and leading high-stakes innovation initiatives, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats for 2026 market landscapes
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into core product architectures
- Establish strategic alliances with academic institutions and R&D labs to pioneer next-gen innovations
- Present visionary insights to investors and board members to secure funding for transformational projects
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies and innovation frameworks
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry disruption and competitive advantage
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized products or services
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology, nanotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology or societal transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF, APF) preferred