Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our next-gen ecosystem and redefine industry paradigms. This premier role demands strategic foresight blended with technical execution to shape our decade-long roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation pods, and spearhead breakthrough initiatives that will define 2026's technological landscape. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, award-winning workplace with cutting-edge R&D facilities and unparalleled growth opportunities.
Competitive compensation includes equity, comprehensive benefits, and a forward-thinking work culture that values both intellectual rigor and creative disruption. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech and human-centric innovation, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap, identifying disruptive technologies and market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Pods' to prototype and validate breakthrough solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and academic institutions
- Present foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive adoption of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) across business units
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies and scenario planning
- Monitor global tech trends and geopolitical shifts affecting 2026 landscape
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Technique)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ year strategic planning implementations
- Experience in Austin or major tech innovation hub preferred