Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist and shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a strategic thinker to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and drive our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges technology, human behavior, and market evolution to position our organization at the forefront of disruption.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into actionable strategies. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, market entry, and organizational transformation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Innovation Roadmap with quantified impact projections
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype solutions for emerging market opportunities
- Present strategic foresight to stakeholders through compelling narratives and visualizations
- Partner with R&D to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Establish global networks with futurists, technologists, and academic pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences and public speaking
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ foresight projects or published future-state analyses