Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future of technology integration across emerging industries. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide our enterprise through the technological landscape of the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and shape our strategic response to paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your futurist expertise will directly impact how we prepare for 2026 and beyond. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. If you're passionate about transforming abstract possibilities into actionable strategies, this is your moment to lead the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026-focused strategic frameworks for technology adoption and market disruption
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision and implementation pathways
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Manage innovation pipeline from ideation to prototype development for 2026 market readiness
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Present future outlooks to investors, boards, and industry forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology roadmapping
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Planning (e.g., ACSP, CFIP)
- Experience with futures forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)