Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role shapes our strategic roadmap by identifying disruptive technologies, behavioral shifts, and market opportunities that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into product development, corporate strategy, and innovation pipelines. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to see around corners, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work and societal transformation
- Build and maintain a network of industry futurists, academic pioneers, and tech innovators
- Advise executive leadership on risk mitigation and opportunity identification for 2026
- Integrate foresight methodologies into product development lifecycle
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of publishing foresight research or thought leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating applied foresight work for 2025-2026 timelines
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (e.g., from University of Houston)