Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, leveraging emerging technologies to solve humanity's greatest challenges. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to shape industries before they exist.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech researchers, and sustainable energy architects to build actionable future scenarios. Your work will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments across our autonomous systems, biometric interfaces, and climate resilience portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year horizon scanning frameworks using AI-driven trend analysis and Delphi methodology
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype breakthrough solutions in quantum-AI convergence
- Produce executive-grade strategic foresight reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Design scenario-planning models for systemic disruptions (climate, AI governance, biosecurity)
- Establish innovation KPIs measuring future-readiness across 50+ global subsidiaries
- Curate annual 'Futures Summit' featuring Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Horizon Academy program
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future studies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI alignment
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP, SFI)
- Track record influencing Fortune 500 strategic roadmaps
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Complex Systems
- Portfolio of 3+ implemented future-back innovation initiatives
- Fluency in futures simulation tools (e.g., AnyLogic, Stella)