Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging human needs. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer breakthrough paradigms that redefine industries. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape our roadmap for sustainable growth and exponential impact.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts affecting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Partner with venture capital teams to evaluate and incubate next-gen startups
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Design scenario-planning models for climate adaptation and demographic transitions
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI governance
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex concepts into executive narratives
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience with futures simulation tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi methods)
- Global network of futurists and innovation practitioners