Job Description
Step into the future at Nexus Horizons, where we're architecting tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business advantage. Join our elite team in Austin, Texas, at the epicenter of technological disruption.
In this pivotal role, you'll navigate the complex intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems to shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. If you're passionate about creating tangible futures, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech and societal trends to develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce high-impact trend reports and innovation roadmaps
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and conferences
- Mentor junior futurists on forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurist publications