Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how our global clients navigate exponential change. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled collaboration with world-class futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive forces impacting client industries
- Produce strategic white papers and trend briefs for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing paradigms
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future-viability of emerging technologies
- Present future-state insights at global innovation summits and industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists on methodology and ethical foresight practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario development
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futures or technology journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)