Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions, turning future possibilities into present-day competitive advantages.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation. We value bold thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable growth. If you're passionate about creating tangible impact through future-focused leadership, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks
- Design innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, finance, and sustainability sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Author high-impact trend reports and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing products and services
- Adv executive leadership on disruption risks and opportunity windows for 2026 market positioning
- Develop patent-pending methodologies for strategic foresight implementation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized products or market shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology impact assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive technology adoption strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major innovation initiatives launched from future insights