Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap and transform how humanity interacts with emerging ecosystems. This pioneering role blends deep technological foresight with human-centric design to shape solutions for 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to develop strategic frameworks that anticipate societal shifts and technological disruptions. Your insights will directly influence product development, policy recommendations, and investment decisions in our Austin-based innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology impact assessments across AI, quantum computing, and bio-integration domains
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops mapping future human-machine interaction paradigms
- Produce horizon-scanning reports identifying disruptive innovations with 3-5 year timelines
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interface technologies
- Partner with venture capital arm to evaluate emerging startups in future-tech verticals
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and government innovation boards
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Emerging Technologies
- 5+ years in strategic foresight consulting or corporate innovation leadership
- Published research on AI governance or human augmentation technologies
- Deep expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis
- Experience with quantum computing or synthetic biology commercialization
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020+ technology predictions with 85%+ accuracy