Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, bridging cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to shape industries before they evolve. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030 markets
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Architect innovation roadmaps for emerging domains: quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation systems
- Present executive briefings translating complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Establish cross-industry consortiums to co-create solutions for tomorrow's grand challenges
- Mentor junior futurists while publishing thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 10+ years experience in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies: AI governance, biotech ethics, or sustainable systems
- Published thought leadership on long-term technological or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies: Delphi, STEEP analysis, and backcasting
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex innovation cycles
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational strategy through futures research