Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a Senior Futurist Analyst to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. We seek a visionary who will decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive communication to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
As a key member of our Strategic Innovation Lab, you will collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and long-term investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting industries by 2026
- Develop quantitative and qualitative foresight frameworks for strategic decision-making
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to map alternative futures
- Produce actionable reports and visualizations translating complex future projections
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and industry disruptors
- Maintain a proprietary database of emerging technologies and socio-economic indicators
- Present strategic recommendations to the board of directors and investor communities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation roles
- Expertise in foresight methodologies including Delphi studies, cross-impact analysis, and weak signal detection
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative communication skills
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or similar)