Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Horizons! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to lead our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role requires an expert in emerging technologies and societal trends to architect our post-2025 business strategy. Join our elite team in San Francisco and define how humanity will thrive in the coming decade.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're the incubator for tomorrow's breakthroughs, with a portfolio spanning AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro-interface development. Our cross-disciplinary labs in the Mission District foster unparalleled collaboration between quantum computing specialists, behavioral economists, and biotech pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic foresight framework integrating exponential tech trends
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive shifts in AI, climate resilience, and human augmentation
- Partner with C-suite to align long-term R&D investments with future market paradigms
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging risks and opportunities in post-quantum landscapes
- Author white papers on societal implications of 2026 technological inflection points
- Mentor futurist trainees in strategic foresight methodologies
- Coordinate with global innovation hubs to map 2026 technological convergence points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology planning
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future scenario frameworks
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership on societal transformation drivers
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Experience with Delphi methodology and cross-industry trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic impact
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)