Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group as a Senior Futurist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging trends for our 2026 technology roadmap. This role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to guide Fortune 500 clients through disruptive innovation cycles. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive models, scenario planning frameworks, and market-shaping initiatives at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the nexus of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll influence multi-billion-dollar decisions while working alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers. This position offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge research and the opportunity to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption forecasts using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive innovations
- Author white papers on emerging tech impacts (quantum computing, AGI, neurotech)
- Design strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients navigating paradigm shifts
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Stanford HAI on horizon-scanning research
- Mentor junior futurists in methodology and trend interpretation
- Present findings at Davos and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, tech consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Nature/Science journals)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Deep understanding of AI ethics, quantum computing architectures, and neurotech
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 boards on technology disruption
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP-V)