Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade's breakthrough technologies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative futures into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to pioneer solutions in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human-machine augmentation.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product roadmaps and investment portfolios. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and dedicated innovation grants. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop 10-year strategic roadmaps aligning emerging technologies with market demands
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders on future societal shifts
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on sustainable innovation pathways
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Establish KPIs for tracking emerging technology adoption curves
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in AI ethics, circular economy models, or neurotech
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenario analyses
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies and trend mapping tools