Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. In this pivotal role, you'll forecast emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to execute next-generation solutions.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers dynamic projects at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent holders, and industry disruptors to turn speculative concepts into market-ready innovations.
This isn't just a job—it's your chance to define the decade. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and a $10K annual innovation budget.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year technology foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Design innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping cutting-edge solutions
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-driven KPIs
- Curate annual '2026 Vision Summit' featuring industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications in Nature Futures and MIT Tech Review
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Portfolio demonstrating trend forecasting with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in emerging tech: AGI, synthetic biology, or decentralized systems
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into executable strategies
- Published research in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent