Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives, transforming emerging trends into actionable roadmaps. This pivotal role demands an architect of tomorrow's possibilities, collaborating with C-suite executives to redefine industry paradigms. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year foresight frameworks targeting 2026 technological and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into future scenarios
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Establish strategic partnerships with innovation labs and academic institutions
- Drive adoption of futures thinking across product development and corporate strategy
- Mentor junior futurists and build the organization's foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future planning roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, WFS) preferred