Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design resilient frameworks for 2026, and steer our organization toward exponential growth in an era of unprecedented change. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to transform future possibilities into actionable strategies.
As a key member of our C-suite advisory team, you'll collaborate with global stakeholders to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your work will directly shape our product roadmaps, investment priorities, and talent development initiatives, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmap through horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to embed future-ready capabilities across R&D, operations, and customer experience
- Deliver executive briefings and whitepapers on disruptive technologies and their business implications
- Establish KPI frameworks to track progress toward 2026 strategic objectives and innovation milestones
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks
- Present future insights to the board and C-suite with data-driven recommendations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism roles at Fortune 500 companies or high-growth tech startups
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Credibility with executive stakeholders and experience influencing C-suite decisions
- Advanced degree in business, economics, technology, or futures studies
- Published thought leadership in industry journals or major media platforms