Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect the next decade of technological disruption and human progress. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge emerging innovations with market readiness, shaping our strategic roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin-based hub combines cutting-edge research with agile execution, offering unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into tangible solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ innovation roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology domains
- Analyze global tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities and competitive threats
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-facing products and services
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and investors to drive resource allocation
- Author thought leadership publications on long-term technology impacts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented initiatives at scale
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published work in tech foresight or innovation strategy