Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, transforming foresight into competitive advantage. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to develop future-proof frameworks that will define our industry's next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll analyze emerging trends, develop scenario-planning models, and translate complex data into compelling narratives that drive organizational change. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of global enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models
- Design innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term business objectives
- Present future-state insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Build and manage a global network of futurists and industry experts
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for C-suite decision-making
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future trends or strategic foresight
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on transformation strategies