Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect strategic pathways for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design future-proof frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to transform foresight into actionable business strategy. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge research with real-world application, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor, you'll collaborate with industry disruptors, AI pioneers, and sustainability leaders. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity participation, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation time. If you're passionate about turning future possibilities into present realities, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic roadmaps for 2026+ technological and societal transformations
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends across biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Develop AI-powered foresight tools and predictive analytics methodologies
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership through whitepapers and keynotes
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing 2025+ strategic roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience advising C-suite executives on exponential change
- Fluency in AI/ML tools for trend prediction and data modeling