Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends, design next-generation business models, and steer our innovation roadmap through the technological inflection points of 2026. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, transforming speculative futures into market-defining opportunities.
In our Austin-based think tank, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, biotech disruptors, and AI ethicists to preempt industry shifts. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, guide venture investments, and position Nexus Horizon as the definitive voice in the 2026 digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year foresight frameworks mapping technological convergence, regulatory shifts, and societal impacts for 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and R&D teams
- Develop patent-pending innovation blueprints for quantum-entangled applications
- Author forward-looking whitepapers positioning Nexus Horizon in emerging markets
- Curate cross-disciplinary hackathons solving 2026-relevant challenges
- Advantage portfolio companies on 2026 market readiness and compliance
- Represent Nexus Horizon at global futurist summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused initiatives
- Deep expertise in at least three 2026-relevant domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI governance
- Published thought leadership in top-tier futurist publications
- Mastery of horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, weak signal analysis)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with complex datasets
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field