Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Innovations! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our Austin-based innovation lab where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. This hybrid role offers unmatched autonomy to explore technological, social, and economic paradigms shaping 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/socioeconomic trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce trend reports and whitepapers for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D to incubate next-generation innovations
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and conferences
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation abilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies