Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and influences C-suite decisions. You'll collaborate with R&D, product, and leadership teams to navigate disruptive technologies like quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and innovation roadmaps with quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models and organizational resilience
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related quantitative field
- Published thought leadership in emerging tech or innovation strategy (e.g., Harvard Business Review)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on disruptive market transitions
- Mastery of foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology trajectories (quantum, AGI, neurotech, etc.)