Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge research into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role bridges innovation execution and market leadership, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving technological frontier.
As part of our elite innovation division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech architects to decode emerging trends. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight, data science, and disruptive innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technology trends across AI, biotech, and quantum domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global market shifts through 2030
- Translate foresight research into executive-level strategic recommendations
- Coordinate cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author annual 'Future State' whitepapers for C-suite and board audiences
- Establish KPIs for innovation adoption and future-readiness metrics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and market modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments