Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect breakthrough strategies that redefine industries. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage emerging technologies and behavioral trends to shape our company's decade-long roadmap. Collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer solutions for climate resilience, AI ethics, and human augmentation. This is your chance to build the future today in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 10-year innovation roadmaps aligned with technological convergence forecasts
- Analyze emerging trends in quantum computing, biotechnology, and decentralized systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation products and services
- Present foresight analyses to stakeholders including investors and board members
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technology adoption
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting long-term innovation
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial applications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred