Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Planner to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands radical imagination combined with data-driven execution to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that position Nexus Horizons as the undisputed industry leader.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends in AI, biotech, and sustainability
- Develop adaptive strategic frameworks for volatile market conditions
- Champion innovation through scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Drive cross-functional alignment on future-focused initiatives
Responsibilities
- Conduct multi-year trend analysis across technology, economics, and social domains
- Design strategic scenarios and contingency plans for 2026 market shifts
- Present compelling future narratives to executive stakeholders and boards
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product roadmaps
- Monitor emerging technologies and disruptors with competitive intelligence
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling
- Champion organizational culture of adaptive innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or MBA
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future trends or strategy publications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations