Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a Senior 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological disruption. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, shaping how businesses navigate the pre-2026 landscape. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to deliver actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
At Nexus Horizon Labs, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our Austin headquarters, leveraging our proprietary Horizon Scan methodology to identify paradigm shifts before they hit mainstream markets. We offer unmatched autonomy, equity stakes in breakthrough projects, and a culture where curiosity fuels innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in forecasting technological inflection points through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in healthcare, finance, and defense sectors
- Author whitepapers and executive briefings on emerging tech impacts
- Design and validate predictive models using proprietary AI forecasting tools
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Maintain real-time trend intelligence through proprietary data streams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or R&D leadership with tech focus
- Proven track record of forecasting disruptive technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed tech foresight journals
- Expertise in horizon scanning and scenario modeling methodologies
- Experience briefing C-level executives on complex tech transitions
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent (e.g., ACSP)