Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer next-generation solutions. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and disruptive thinking to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape the future of global industries.
Our culture rewards bold thinking and embraces calculated risks. We offer cutting-edge resources, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive benefits package including equity participation. If you're passionate about defining what's next, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead strategic initiatives in AI ethics, biotechnology convergence, and sustainable tech
- Partner with R&D to prototype breakthrough solutions for market validation
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of continuous innovation
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on emerging technologies
- Author thought leadership publications and speak at industry conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record translating trends into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Published research or patents in future-focused domains
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred