Job Description
Shape the future as Nexus Horizon Group's Lead Futurist for our 2026 initiative. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. Join our cross-disciplinary team at the forefront of technological convergence, where you'll translate foresight into actionable frameworks that redefine industries.
Why this role matters: As our society accelerates toward 2026, organizations need pioneers who can navigate exponential change. This position empowers you to influence global agendas while pioneering methodologies that turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological, societal, and economic landscapes
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Author seminal white papers on quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Design innovation roadmaps for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Curate the annual 'Horizon 2026' global foresight symposium
- Mentor a specialized team of futurists and data scientists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, AGI development, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Science, or related field
- Experience with Horizon Scanning Methodology and Delphi techniques