Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap. This role demands cutting-edge foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable strategies for our AI-driven ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions while cultivating a culture of radical innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic vision through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Quantify market disruption risks and innovation opportunities
- Produce predictive models for emerging tech adoption curves
- Advise leadership on ethical frameworks for exponential technologies
- Curate future-state scenarios for product development pipelines
- Represent company at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Published research in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., GBN, Delphi method)
- Experience scaling innovation labs in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in emerging technology risk assessment