Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next wave of human-technology evolution. We seek visionary pioneers to decode emerging trends across quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI ethics, translating foresight into actionable blueprints for our global innovation ecosystem. This role merges strategic planning with cutting-edge research to position our organization at the vanguard of 2026's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (quantum, AGI, neuro interfaces) and develop 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops to synthesize insights from AI, climate science, and space exploration sectors
- Author forward-looking whitepapers on societal impacts of exponential technologies
- Partner with C-suite to embed futurism into corporate R&D pipelines
- Monitor global innovation hubs and identify disruptive startups for strategic partnerships
- Design ethical frameworks for deploying 2026-era autonomous systems
- Present foresight findings at international tech summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight or emerging tech analysis
- Published research on AI alignment, quantum applications, or climate tech
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, Trend Impact Analysis)
- Demonstrated experience advising Fortune 500 on exponential technology adoption
- Expertise in scenario planning for systemic risk assessment
- Strong network with DARPA, Singularity Institute, or equivalent futurist networks