Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for the 2026 landscape. This role blends foresight analysis with cutting-edge technology deployment to shape our next-generation product ecosystem. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints that redefine industries. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your strategic insights will directly influence $500M+ innovation pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead ideation workshops for quantum computing and AI integration projects
- Conduct market viability assessments for 2026-era technologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets with ROI optimization
- Author thought leadership on future technology adoption patterns
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or technology consulting
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, spatial computing
- Proven track record launching future-focused products
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFM) preferred
- Experience with Horizon Scanning and Delphi methodologies
- Strong data modeling skills with Python/SQL
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech implementations