Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies, market evolution, and human-centric design to shape products that will define the next decade. Collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainability pioneers in our Austin-based innovation hub. Your insights will directly influence how 1.2B users interact with future-facing ecosystems while maintaining ethical integrity and environmental responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic foresight frameworks mapping technological convergence for 2026-2030 horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing quantum computing, biotech, and AI trends into actionable product roadmaps
- Author quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders with quantitative/qualitative impact assessments
- Partner with R&D to prototype human-AI symbiotic interfaces for next-gen workplace solutions
- Establish ethical guardrails for autonomous systems integration using ISO 20700 standards
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and Singularity University summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with PhD preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful product launches from 0-5 year trend analysis
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Certification in AI governance frameworks (e.g., IEEE 7000)
- Fluency in at least two future-tech programming languages (Python, R, or Julia)