Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation leadership, shaping how organizations navigate the next frontier of human progress. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies while building the frameworks that define the next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology anthropology, systems thinking, and exponential growth strategies. You'll spearhead immersive research initiatives, develop predictive models, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies that drive competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal megatrends through 2030
- Develop and publish annual 'Future State' strategic frameworks for enterprise clients
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with executive leadership teams
- Create quantitative/qualitative models predicting market evolution in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Establish cross-industry partnerships with research labs and innovation accelerators
- Present future scenarios at global forums and publish thought leadership in top-tier journals
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation analysts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record developing enterprise-level innovation roadmaps
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation forums
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Experience scaling innovation programs in multinational corporations