Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect innovative strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Our dynamic team thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold thinking, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of industries.
As a thought leader in our San Francisco headquarters, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies and AI-driven foresight tools to deliver actionable insights. We value creativity as much as analytical rigor, providing a platform to transform complex data into revolutionary roadmaps. If you're passionate about understanding what's next and creating pathways to get there, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead foresight research initiatives identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for C-suite executives in tech and healthcare sectors
- Conduct scenario planning workshops to prepare organizations for 2026+ market transformations
- Author forward-looking white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams in integrating foresight methodologies into product development
- Collaborate with R&D partners to prototype future-facing solutions
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic factors impacting long-term business strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong background in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact of strategic foresight on organizational transformation
- Deep understanding of global megatrends and their business implications