Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for emerging global challenges. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy development, driving our mission to build sustainable futures through technology and human-centered design. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate futuristic concepts into tangible business opportunities.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where you'll shape initiatives spanning AI ethics, climate resilience, and next-gen human augmentation. We value bold thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. This is your chance to define what's next while making a measurable impact on humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies and societal trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 market landscapes
- Identify and quantify disruptive opportunities in biotech, quantum computing, and decentralized systems
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with predictive analytics and strategic recommendations
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping solutions for 2026 challenges
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring long-term strategic implementation success
- Represent the company at global futures summits and technology foresight conferences
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futures research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Experience developing strategic frameworks for 2030+ scenarios
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative storytelling capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or societal transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ strategic initiatives implemented with measurable impact