Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will define 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and architect roadmaps for quantum-resistant systems, AI governance frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, climate AI) and translate insights into strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ market disruptions and regulatory landscapes
- Lead innovation labs prototyping next-gen human-machine collaboration systems
- Advose executive teams on ethical AI implementation and digital sovereignty frameworks
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and keynote presentations at global tech forums
- Design resilience strategies for supply chain and infrastructure in post-quantum era
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in speculative design and systems thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record developing scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 4th Industrial Revolution impacts
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell Two Loops, Delphi)
- Experience with regulatory tech (RegTech) and ethical AI governance frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating systems thinking and human-centered design applications