Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable blueprints for our next-generation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 2026-2030 roadmap, identifying disruptive opportunities while mitigating existential risks. Our culture rewards bold thinking and embraces calculated experimentation in a dynamic, remote-first environment with quarterly in-person innovation summits in Silicon Valley.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in quantum computing, neurotech, and climate engineering to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 5-10 year product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration models
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Reports' for executive board and investor briefings
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic initiatives against 2026 milestones
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer research agendas
- Advise on ethical implications of emerging technologies through our Future Ethics Council
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record in publishing trend analyses with measurable impact
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning tools
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects implemented by Fortune 500 clients
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston) required