Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape 2026+ strategic roadmaps by analyzing emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors. This role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to transform insights into actionable growth strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities in AI ethics, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technological possibility and human-centric innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026+ technology trend maps across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Produce scenario-planning frameworks for board-level strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author high-impact whitepapers on emerging market disruptors
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and innovation hubs
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining industry thought leadership presence
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with tech focus
- Published research in IEEE Futures or similar peer-reviewed journals
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record influencing C-suite strategy at scale
- Fluency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, STEEP analysis)