Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Vision Lead to architect and execute our next-generation roadmap. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation ecosystems to pioneer solutions that redefine human progress.
Our Austin hub offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing work, with cutting-edge facilities and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 strategic vision frameworks for emerging technology verticals
- Lead cross-functional task forces to integrate AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-state concepts
- Present strategic roadmaps to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish industry partnerships to accelerate innovation adoption cycles
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting future technology landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, space tech)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for complex stakeholder alignment
- Portfolio demonstrating published thought leadership on future trends
- Global network within tech innovation ecosystems