Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the next frontier of technological innovation. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our company at the vanguard of the 2026 tech landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and bio-integration.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build actionable frameworks that turn future possibilities into present advantages. We offer competitive equity, flexible remote work, and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps by analyzing market signals, patent filings, and academic breakthroughs
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI ethics, neural interfaces, and sustainable tech
- Produce trend briefings for executive stakeholders with data-driven impact assessments
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech labs and academic institutions
- Quantify ROI scenarios for next-gen investments using predictive modeling tools
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech (e.g., IEEE, Nature Futures)
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, PESTLE, scenario planning software)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year trend predictions
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., APF, CFIP)