Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic implementation to position our organization as an industry pioneer in emerging technologies and societal shifts.
Why Nexus Horizon Labs? We're an Austin-based innovation powerhouse where futurists, engineers, and creatives converge. You'll work in a dynamic environment with unlimited resources to explore exponential technologies and shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision framework incorporating AI, biotech, and quantum computing trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts
- Produce trend forecasting reports with actionable insights for product development
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in exponential technology assessment (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused initiatives
- Certified Futurist (CF) designation preferred
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends