Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we redefine the future. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the roadmap for transformative technologies and societal shifts. This pivotal role demands visionary leadership to anticipate trends, incubate breakthrough concepts, and steer our organization toward 2026's horizon. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to convert foresight into actionable strategy, ensuring we remain industry pioneers in an evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify 2026-relevant technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Develop strategic frameworks for long-term innovation pipelines aligned with 2026 milestones
- Champion speculative design workshops to prototype future scenarios and user experiences
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and executive briefings for C-suite stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks focused on 2026+ tech
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
- Quantify market opportunities and risks for emerging technologies targeting 2026 adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend forecasting, and speculative design methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or societal transformation topics
- Experience with futures research tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)