Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll architect transformative roadmaps that bridge emerging technologies with market demands, shaping how organizations navigate the next paradigm shift. Our Austin-based incubator thrives on cross-disciplinary collaboration, offering unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions for climate resilience, quantum computing applications, and AI-human symbiosis. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your platform to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market impact
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing AI, biotech, and renewable energy convergence
- Produce actionable foresight reports for Fortune 500 clients on regulatory and ethical implications
- Curate global innovation networks through strategic partnerships with MIT, NASA, and WHO
- Prototype future-state scenarios using generative AI and quantum simulation tools
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams in rapid prototyping of next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through DARPA and NSF grant initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- 8+ years in strategic foresight roles with demonstrable Fortune 500 impact
- Published author in Journal of Futures Studies or equivalent peer-reviewed venues
- Proficiency in trend analysis platforms (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, TrendWatching)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Portfolio showcasing at least 3 commercialized innovations from 2020-2024
- Security clearance for DOE/NASA collaborative projects preferred