Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions before they reshape our world. This pivotal role blends data science, foresight methodology, and strategic innovation to guide our R&D roadmap and product vision. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, biotech pioneers, and AI ethicists to develop actionable frameworks for our 2026 horizon.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers a state-of-the-art innovation lab with neurofeedback workstations and immersive projection suites. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity packages, wellness stipends, and dedicated futurist development programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantitative and qualitative foresight models for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Analyze patent landscapes and academic research to identify emerging disruption vectors
- Design cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Author quarterly horizon reports with strategic recommendations for product roadmaps
- Curate external partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and analytical frameworks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Data Science
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency with Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization
- Published work in technology forecasting or emerging technology assessment
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex innovation cycles
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year foresight implementations
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred