Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging trends, develop disruptive frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industries through cutting-edge research, prototyping, and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities
- Scan global technology and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Design and implement innovation pipelines for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead horizon-scanning workshops with C-suite executives and industry partners
- Develop patentable frameworks for sustainable tech adoption in emerging markets
- Partner with R&D to prototype 5-year-forward solutions
- Author thought leadership on future-proofing business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futures research with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented initiatives
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology Forecasting or Strategic Foresight
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, scenario planning)
- Experience scaling innovation labs across global markets