Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where your insights will shape how organizations navigate the next decade of disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish forward-thinking frameworks that redefine industry standards.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable narratives, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about what's next. If you're passionate about turning speculative futures into tangible business advantages, we invite you to lead our charge into tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients across AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight into R&D priorities and investment decisions
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Build and maintain a global network of domain experts, academic researchers, and futurists
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Champion ethical frameworks for emerging technologies with cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into enterprise strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Published author in futurism, technology ethics, or business strategy
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term innovation strategy