Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, merging emerging technologies with human-centric design. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer solutions that redefine industries while ensuring ethical implementation and societal impact.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic ecosystem where your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and market positioning. We provide competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation time to explore breakthrough concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
- Produce strategic roadmaps for quantum computing and neuro-interfaces integration
- Identify partnership opportunities with academic labs and emerging startups
- Design ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems deployment
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and investor committees
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting future landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ horizon scanning methodologies implementation
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Experience with scenario planning and risk assessment frameworks
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CSO, WFS)
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative storytelling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications