Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business disruption. You'll guide our R&D roadmap, anticipating paradigm shifts that will reshape industries by 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for future-proofing initiatives in quantum computing, bio-integration, and decentralized systems.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our incubator partners with MIT, NASA, and UNICEF on breakthrough projects that redefine human potential. This position reports directly to our Chief Strategy Officer and offers equity in our moonshot ventures.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI ethics, climate resilience, and neuro-technology convergence
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into product development cycles
- Author thought leadership reports for industry conferences and policy summits
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with robotics, biotech, and metaverse teams
- Establish KPIs measuring organizational future-proofing maturity
- Represent company at Davos, SXSW, and global futurist forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi)
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology projections (quantum supremacy, AGI timelines, climate tech)
- Published research on human-machine symbiosis or sustainable futures
- Experience scaling exponential technologies in enterprise environments
- MSc/PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-proofed products/services launched