Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and pioneer breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role blends technological foresight, market analysis, and strategic execution to shape our organization's future trajectory.
Why Nexus Horizons? As an award-winning tech incubator, we empower trailblazers to disrupt markets. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and serial entrepreneurs in a culture where audacious ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop and implement multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with market evolution and regulatory shifts
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and business teams
- Establish partnerships with research institutions, government bodies, and future-focused startups
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic indicators impacting technological adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services post-2020
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Published thought leadership on future tech implications (H-index >20)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)