Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as our Senior Futurist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. This pivotal role demands a visionary who can translate emerging trends into actionable strategies, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop blueprints for tomorrow's digital ecosystems while ensuring ethical implementation and global scalability.
We offer unparalleled opportunities to shape the future through our partnership with leading research institutions and Fortune 500 pioneers. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps for quantum computing, autonomous systems, and next-gen human-machine interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive innovations
- Establish KPIs for emerging tech adoption across enterprise verticals
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work transformations
- Forge strategic alliances with academic and industry research partners
- Advise on ethical frameworks for AI governance and autonomous systems
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or emerging technology consulting
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on future technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Proven track record of influencing enterprise innovation strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, SWOT-X)
- Experience with cross-cultural scenario planning for global markets
- Portfolio demonstrating future-state architecture projects