Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of innovation shaping the world of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This pivotal role requires you to dissect emerging technologies, market shifts, and socio-economic trends to build actionable roadmaps that will redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to embed future-ready strategies across product development, market expansion, and sustainability initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term vision, this is your opportunity to impact the next generation of breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and market trends through 2026+ using AI-driven analytics and scenario modeling
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate risks
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from R&D, data science, and market research
- Design and implement innovation pipelines integrating quantum computing, biotech, and AI advancements
- Present future-state scenarios to stakeholders with data-backed recommendations
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry futurists, academics, and tech pioneers
- Champion ethical innovation practices aligning with UN SDGs and ESG principles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency with AI/ML tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or specialized foresight platforms
- Published thought leadership in emerging technologies (patents, whitepapers, TED talks)
- Experience scaling innovation in regulated industries (healthcare, energy, or finance)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from WFS or ACI) or equivalent