Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the future of human-machine collaboration. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to drive our 2026 strategic roadmap, pioneering breakthroughs in AI ethics, quantum integration, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This pivotal role merges foresight engineering with actionable innovation, shaping industries that don't yet exist.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're a multidisciplinary lab where Nobel laureates, startup founders, and academic pioneers converge. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping tomorrow's solutions today. Benefit from equity grants, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible remote work options.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for quantum computing adoption and AI governance
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align on 2026 technology roadmaps
- Research emerging biotech/neural interface convergence points and commercialization pathways
- Author white papers on decentralized identity systems and their societal impacts
- Manage partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA initiatives
- Mentor futurist fellows in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Present findings at global forums like Web Summit and Techonomy
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Philosophy
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or top-tier research institutions
- Published work in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Expertise in probabilistic scenario modeling using Bayesian forecasting tools
- Deep understanding of quantum computing architectures and AI alignment challenges
- Portfolio of implemented strategic foresight projects with measurable impact
- Proficiency in Python for data-driven trend analysis and simulation modeling
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from APF or equivalent