Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, develop future-ready roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps for enterprise-wide strategic planning
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future scenarios and strategic pivots
- Present actionable insights to C-suite executives and board members
- Manage a portfolio of horizon-scanning initiatives and speculative R&D projects
- Collaborate with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future-state roadmaps
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with data-driven narrative capabilities
- Experience with AI, quantum computing, or biotech trend analysis
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives