Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next generation of technological paradigms and market disruptions. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, data-driven strategy, and executive leadership to shape our organization's trajectory through 2026 and beyond.
As the architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation pods, and translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex signals from global ecosystems, and drives exponential growth through anticipatory decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision roadmap integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives modeling global socio-technological shifts through 2030
- Establish and maintain relationships with academic institutions, venture capital networks, and policy think tanks
- Translate foresight insights into product development roadmaps and market entry strategies
- Present future outlooks to executive leadership and board stakeholders quarterly
- Mentor innovation teams in futures thinking methodologies and trend analysis
- Author annual 'State of 2026' industry report establishing thought leadership
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of developing multi-year technology roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AGI, synthetic biology, and quantum applications
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in technology or business futurism
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or equivalent