Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This pivotal role shapes our client's innovation roadmap for the post-2025 landscape, blending data-driven insights with human-centric foresight.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate and prepare for the technological, economic, and cultural paradigms of 2026. Your strategic guidance will empower organizations to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on next-generation opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology and societal trend forecasts using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adopting AI, quantum computing, and biotech innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready organizational capabilities
- Produce annual Horizon Report synthesizing global innovation signals and market disruption vectors
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure preparedness for 2026 technological inflection points
- Advolve executive teams on emerging risks and opportunities in decentralized systems and neurotech
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategy consulting or corporate foresight with technology focus
- Proven expertise in predictive analytics and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence trajectories
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level stakeholder experience
- Published thought leadership on technology disruption or future economies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation roadmaps