Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026+ roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric innovation. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify paradigm shifts, quantify market opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives in quantum computing, biotech integration, and sustainable systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt industries, and shape the future of how humanity lives, works, and evolves.
Why Nexus Horizon Labs? We're a preeminent future-focused incubator with 89% of our portfolio projects achieving commercial viability within 18 months. Our San Francisco campus features neuro-optimized workspaces and a $50M innovation lab.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026-2030 technology foresight framework using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives across quantum, AI, climate tech, and neuro interfaces
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients seeking exponential growth opportunities
- Chair quarterly Future Councils with industry disruptors and academic pioneers
- Quantify emerging market valuations using proprietary Futurist Metrics Engine
- Author annual 'State of the Future' report cited by World Economic Forum
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with 15% annual ROI target
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals (minimum 5 citations)
- Expertise in at least two exponential technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused initiatives
- Fluency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with predictive modeling tools (Palantir, GPT-4 Turbo, custom ML frameworks)