Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and architect our next decade roadmap. This role blends deep tech analysis with human-centered innovation to shape products that redefine industries. Work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN futurists to build tangible futures.
Why Nexus? Our quantum-encrypted AI lab in Austin's Innovation District offers unparalleled resources, including access to 5G testbeds, neuro-VR labs, and $10B+ in R&D funding. We offer unlimited learning stipends, 4-day workweeks, and equity in our moonshot projects.
Responsibilities
- Analyze convergence of quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech to identify 2026 market inflection points
- Develop scenario models for AI governance, space colonization, and neural interface adoption
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' with engineering, ethics, and design teams
- Author annual '2026 Tech Horizon Report' for Fortune 500 partners
- Advise C-suite on regulatory strategy for autonomous systems and synthetic biology
- Curate global futurist conferences and patent emerging frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent field with 5+ years applied experience
- Published white papers on climate-AI intersection or neurotechnology ethics
- Portfolio modeling 3+ technology disruptions with <20% prediction error
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising governments on tech policy (UN, OECD, or equivalent)
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 tech predictions with >70% accuracy