Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a Senior Futurist 2026 and lead the charge in shaping tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design strategic roadmaps, and transform foresight into actionable business solutions. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, where you'll pioneer frameworks that will define the next decade of human progress. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaborative disruption, and audacious ambition. If you're driven to solve humanity's grand challenges through strategic foresight, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight initiatives for 2026+ horizons
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and geopolitical trends
- Design scenario planning frameworks for C-suite leadership teams
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive presentations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight capabilities across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-ready solutions
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences and technical teams
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy)