Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade.
Our Austin-based innovation hub thrives on bold thinking and pragmatic execution. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term scenarios, conducting horizon-scanning research, and designing adaptive frameworks for exponential change. This is your chance to shape how organizations prepare for and thrive in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic scenarios using advanced trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and systemic risks
- Design adaptive frameworks for exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish continuous innovation pipelines for emerging market paradigms
- Author forward-looking whitepapers influencing industry standards
- Mentor futurist talent and build next-generation strategic capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and macroeconomic shift vectors
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF) preferred