Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the cutting edge of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and drive innovation across emerging technologies. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with practical implementation, shaping how organizations navigate tomorrow's disruptive paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Pioneer new methodologies for future-proofing organizational resilience and agility
- Present strategic vision to investors and board members through compelling data narratives
- Mentor junior futurists and build a world-class foresight research practice
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions and proof-of-concepts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record of delivering C-suite foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, metaverse
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities for complex scenarios
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (peer-reviewed)
- Experience leading global teams across 3+ continents with cultural fluency
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies: Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrices