Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and drive breakthrough innovation. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with cross-functional leadership to shape industries before they emerge. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, emerging tech labs, and global think tanks to decode future trends and build actionable pathways for our organization's next evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience in volatile futures
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with future market demands
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to test future business models
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging industry paradigms
- Mentor junior futurists and build a foresight analytics team
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Experience building and managing high-performing innovation teams
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy