Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. as we redefine tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable foresight to position our organization at the forefront of emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation frameworks while translating complex future scenarios into executable business strategies.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational resilience. This is more than a forecasting role—it's about actively shaping the future landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 horizon, identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Develop actionable scenario-planning models to prepare for 3-5 year market evolutions
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Present executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities with data-driven visualizations
- Build and mentor a cross-functional futurist network across global offices
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Nexus Horizons as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight