Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Innovation Futurist and architect the next frontier of technological disruption. We're seeking a visionary strategist to map emerging paradigms in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI-human symbiosis. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year roadmaps that position our portfolio at the vanguard of 2026's digital revolution.
This role demands a blend of technical foresight, business acumen, and creative storytelling. You'll translate complex technological trajectories into actionable strategies while fostering cross-disciplinary innovation across our Austin headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum AI, neural interfaces, and decentralized systems
- Lead scenario planning for post-singularity ethical frameworks and regulatory landscapes
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-computer interaction paradigms
- Conduct horizon scanning for exponential technologies in climate tech and space exploration
- Design innovation frameworks for 2030 workforce evolution and skillset transformation
- Present strategic briefings to board members and industry consortiums
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' summit showcasing 2026 breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or technology foresight with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI governance
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year technological roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Published thought leadership in journals like MIT Tech Review or Nature Futures
- Experience with Delphi method forecasting and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Proficiency in foresight tools: Trendalyzer, Polymath, or Cassandra