Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies by 2030. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our mission to build ethical, sustainable futures. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and biotech innovators to translate scientific breakthroughs into transformative market opportunities. Our dynamic startup culture offers unparalleled autonomy to pioneer paradigms that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies with 3-7 year commercialization potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for adopting quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neural interfaces
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing principles into corporate strategy
- Author thought leadership publications on ethical AI governance and human-machine symbiosis
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with MIT, Stanford, and NASA collaborators
- Design predictive market models for emerging tech adoption across healthcare, energy, and mobility
- Champion responsible innovation frameworks aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or futurism with portfolio of implemented future-casting projects
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant hard science field
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies (Nature, Science, or equivalent)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech landscapes
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into executive-level strategy
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on emerging technology risk/opportunity
- Strong network with DARPA, NSF, or EU Horizon Europe program directors