Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Nexus Horizons' lead futurist. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and architect 2026's next-gen innovations. Join our elite team at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. This role demands radical imagination paired with actionable execution to transform foresight into market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, AR/VR, and climate tech sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in human-machine collaboration
- Produce quarterly foresight reports analyzing geopolitical and socioeconomic impact on innovation
- Partner with C-suite to embed future-ready strategies into product development lifecycles
- Build global network of futurists, scientists, and policy influencers
- Present findings to Fortune 500 clients and industry conferences
- Drive innovation lab initiatives for prototyping 2026-concept solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented business models
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology adoption curve analysis
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into compelling narratives
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant STEM field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on digital transformation