Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of transformative technologies and societal paradigms. This role blends deep foresight with actionable execution, positioning you at the intersection of quantum computing, bio-digital integration, and sustainable urban ecosystems. As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and global policymakers to shape humanity's trajectory toward 2026 and beyond.
Our Austin headquarters operates at the convergence of cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial spirit, offering unparalleled resources for prototyping future-ready solutions. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing scalable frameworks for climate resilience, AI governance, and human augmentation – all while maintaining our commitment to ethical innovation and inclusive progress.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario planning for quantum-AI hybrid systems and neuro-interfaces
- Develop frameworks for ethical AI governance and autonomous system oversight
- Partner with UN Sustainable Development Goals to implement carbon-negative tech
- Facilitate global think tanks on human augmentation and post-scarcity economics
- Drive commercialization of lab-grown organs and personalized nanomedicine
- Establish KPIs for metaverse interoperability and digital twin infrastructure
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent foresight certification
- 10+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research on exponential technologies or singularity implications
- Proven track record of scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ ARR
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for quantum computing and neurotech
- Fluency in Web3, blockchain consensus mechanisms, and decentralized governance
- Portfolio of implemented future-back planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Security clearance for government innovation partnerships preferred