Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will define the next decade. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our R&D roadmap and client-facing innovation frameworks.
Our San Francisco hub operates at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and government think tanks to develop actionable future scenarios. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled access to cutting-edge research facilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology and market trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026-2030 horizon
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-quantum computing landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing input from AI researchers, climate scientists, and neurotech specialists
- Author whitepapers on metaverse governance, AGI alignment, and circular economy implementation
- Advocate ethical innovation principles in public forums and industry consortiums
- Design scenario planning tools for geopolitical risk assessment in resource-constrained futures
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or trend forecasting models
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized networks, or neuro-interfaces
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Experience working with C-suite executives on long-term transformation initiatives
- Strong network with futurist communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)