Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic acumen, and human-centered design to reimagine industries before they evolve. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions while navigating exponential change with data-driven precision.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to disrupt conventional paradigms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability architects to build the blueprint for humanity's next chapter. This isn't just a job—it's your platform to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ innovation roadmaps across quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for climate-resilient infrastructure and autonomous systems
- Architect human-AI symbiosis frameworks for Fortune 500 partners
- Direct global hackathons focusing on space colonization and neurotech applications
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for G20 summits
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Future Leaders Academy
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 15+ years in C-suite innovation or strategic foresight roles
- Published author on exponential technology disruption (Harvard/MIT Press)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and synthetic biology
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects to $1B+ valuation
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- TED Main Stage speaker with 10M+ combined views