Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the roadmap for next-generation innovations that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking visionary minds to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients.
About Nexus Horizons: A boutique innovation consultancy headquartered in San Francisco, we partner with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change. Our multidisciplinary teams combine foresight methodologies with deep technical expertise.
What You'll Do: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and deliver executive briefings that shape multi-billion-dollar decisions. This role requires equal parts analytical rigor and creative imagination.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across biotech, AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Develop 2026 scenario roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 executives
- Author forward-looking whitepapers published in industry journals
- Curate annual '2026 Vision' symposium featuring global thought leaders
- Integrate futures thinking into client digital transformation strategies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or innovation roles
- Proven expertise in futures methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, systems engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Experience briefing C-suite executives on disruptive trends
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year horizon projects
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management