Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. This strategic role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop proactive strategies that transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and economic forecasting. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's landscape and possess an uncanny ability to connect disparate trends into actionable insights, we invite you to lead our innovation charge.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-focused solutions
- Author thought leadership reports on disruptive forces and competitive landscapes
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex foresight insights into executable business strategies
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing technology roadmaps
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and pattern recognition
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable impact