Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, driving our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.
Why Nexus Horizon? We're a Silicon Valley pioneer in quantum computing and sustainable tech, backed by $2B in venture funding. Our cross-disciplinary teams collaborate in state-of-the-art labs where tomorrow's breakthroughs are born today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ tech landscapes (AI ethics, biotech convergence, quantum adoption)
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Partner with C-suite to translate foresight into R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Host executive foresight workshops and publish industry-shaping whitepapers
- Manage cross-functional sprints prototyping future-state solutions
- Represent Nexus Horizon at global tech summits (Web3, Singularity, CES)
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record publishing disruptive trend analysis (MIT Tech Review, Wired, etc.)
- Deep expertise in 2+ future-critical domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant STEM field
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology scenario modeling
- Fluency in futures methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, cross-impact matrices)