Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the vanguard of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect the next decade of innovation. This role demands strategic foresight to transform emerging trends into market-defining solutions for our global clientele.
About the Opportunity: Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026 technology roadmaps. Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate AI, quantum computing, and biotech advancements into sustainable business frameworks. Shape our innovation lab's agenda while publishing thought leadership in premier industry journals.
What You'll Achieve: Establish Nexus as the authority on 2026's technological inflection points, driving $50M+ in strategic initiatives and securing 3+ patents annually.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging tech impacts across 15+ industries
- Manage $2M R&D budget for experimental projects with 18-month ROI cycles
- Publish quarterly trend reports read by Fortune 500 leadership teams
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify and acquire disruptive startups
- Design ethical frameworks for deploying next-gen autonomous systems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership in MIT Tech Review or Harvard Business Review
- Proven track record scaling tech initiatives from concept to $100M+ revenue
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio of implemented innovations with measurable market impact
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred