Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade of technological disruption. This pivotal role bridges foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our leadership remains 10 steps ahead of market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate horizon-scanning insights into transformative roadmaps across quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to shape 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across emerging technologies (quantum, biotech, neuro interfaces)
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2030 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align strategy on future-proof innovation
- Author executive briefs on paradigm shifts affecting industry landscapes
- Partner with R&D to prioritize moonshot projects with exponential ROI potential
- Monitor global policy/regulatory shifts impacting tech adoption curves
- Build strategic partnerships with academic futurists and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategy
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (whitepapers/articles)
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term tech strategy