Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier as we shape the 2026 technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges strategic foresight with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership position in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to translate future possibilities into market-defining opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify breakthrough technologies impacting 2026 markets
- Develop and maintain the company's 2026 strategic foresight framework and innovation pipeline
- Produce high-impact scenario-planning documents and thought leadership content
- Collaborate with R&D and product teams to integrate future-focused insights into roadmaps
- Present strategic futures briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish and nurture partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and data analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience with scenario planning tools and predictive analytics platforms
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred