Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the transformative year ahead. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruption, requiring unparalleled foresight and strategic acumen. You will lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, validate, and operationalize breakthrough opportunities that will define our industry's evolution.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing labs, neuro-interfaces research facilities, and a dedicated 'Future Sandbox' for rapid prototyping. This is your chance to shape the trajectory of human progress in the most consequential decade since the digital revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework incorporating exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on potential futures and risk mitigation
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Design and validate market entry strategies for next-generation products and services
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports on emerging threats and opportunities
- Direct cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026-ready solutions
- Build and lead a specialized futurist task force with global stakeholders
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years in strategic planning, futures research, or technology innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent technical discipline
- Proven track record of successfully forecasting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience leading global teams across cultural and technical boundaries
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent (e.g., CFPS preferred)