Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and imaginative foresight to shape industries before they exist. Collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors while leveraging cutting-edge AI-driven forecasting tools. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and long-term capital allocation for our $2B innovation portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ market disruptions using quantum computing and behavioral analytics
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying paradigm shifts in biotech, climate tech, and neural interfaces
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Present futurescape briefings to investors and board members
- Mentor a team of trend analysts using proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience with peer-reviewed publications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting with demonstrated impact on Fortune 500 transformations
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, AnyLogic)
- Published thought leadership in foresight journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Proficiency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell Two Loops, Delphi Method)
- Experience with neuro-symbolic AI systems and quantum computing applications
- Portfolio showcasing at least three implemented future-strategy initiatives