Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll dissect emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our product roadmap and competitive edge. Collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to turn futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer next-gen solutions in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your opportunity to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, patent landscapes, and macroeconomic indicators to forecast 2026+ opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience solutions
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype future-facing products with engineering and design teams
- Present strategic foresight briefings to investors and board members with data-driven narratives
- Build an innovation pipeline through partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and emerging startups
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and decentralized autonomous organizations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized products (portfolio required)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and systems thinking frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, Weforum) and data visualization
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience scaling innovation labs in high-growth tech environments