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Lead Futurist - Shaping 2026

Nexus Horizons Inc.
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
Live Update
30 Juni 2026
Deadline
30 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we architect the world of 2026. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and translate foresight into actionable strategy. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and design, driving our mission to create human-centric solutions for tomorrow's challenges.

Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs in sustainable tech, AI ethics, and digital transformation. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley veterans, and boundary-pushing startups to redefine what's possible.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 horizon
  • Lead cross-functional teams in translating trend analysis into product roadmaps
  • Author seminal whitepapers on disruptive technologies (quantum computing, neuro interfaces)
  • Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and climate uncertainty
  • Forge partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and World Economic Forum
  • Present findings to C-suite and global stakeholders at Davos-style forums
  • Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders program

Qualifications

  • PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
  • Published research in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
  • Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
  • Portfolio of 3+ implemented future-shaping initiatives
  • Proficiency in trend visualization tools (Tableau, Gephi)
  • Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Systems Thinking Scenario Planning Trend Analysis Quantum Computing AI Ethics Policy Innovation Cross-Cultural Communication

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