Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
As a key member of our Strategy & Innovation team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to develop actionable frameworks that anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal evolutions. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and long-term organizational resilience.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts affecting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models quantifying potential futures across geopolitical, economic, and technological domains
- Produce strategic foresight briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Design and facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry think tanks
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging future-critical trends
- Integrate foresight methodologies into corporate strategy cycles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities for complex concepts
- Experience facilitating C-level strategy sessions with Fortune 500 companies
- Published research or speaking engagements at global innovation forums
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing initiatives