Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with human-centric design, driving our position as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global disruptors to transform speculative insights into actionable business strategies.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including a quantum computing lab and AI prototyping facilities. We champion autonomy, continuous learning, and boundary-pushing projects that redefine what's possible. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, societal shifts, and market signals to develop 3-5 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' synthesizing AI, biotech, and sustainable energy breakthroughs
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and climate resilience strategies
- Partner with product teams to embed futuristic innovation roadmaps into development cycles
- Present visionary insights to investors and board members through compelling data narratives
- Curate an annual 'Futures Summit' featuring Nobel laureates and startup pioneers
- Mentor a dedicated foresight research team using advanced analytics tools
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record translating complex trends into market-defining strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter) and data visualization
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies or societal transformation
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation budgets and managing research teams
- Portfolio demonstrating tangible impact from future-oriented initiatives