Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future. As our 2026 Futurist Lead, you'll spearhead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of technology and human potential. This role demands visionary thinking to shape strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable business strategies while mentoring cross-functional teams to embrace future-ready mindsets. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-thinking across organization
- Oversee incubation of moonshot projects with exponential growth potential
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy or futurism leadership roles
- Proven track record of scaling innovative solutions from concept to market
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent advanced degree in foresight
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field