Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a Senior Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead to architect the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide high-stakes decision-making for Fortune 500 clients. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate complex technological, social, and economic shifts.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're a boutique futures consultancy at the forefront of predictive intelligence. Our team of futurists, data scientists, and industry pioneers collaborate with global leaders to transform uncertainty into opportunity. Austin's dynamic tech ecosystem provides the perfect backdrop for groundbreaking work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish strategic foresight reports on 2026 technology and societal trends
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, AI, and sustainability sectors
- Lead workshops with Fortune 500 clients to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Build quantitative models forecasting market disruptions using predictive analytics and NLP
- Curate and analyze global signals from academic research, patent data, and geopolitical shifts
- Present findings to executive audiences through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Mentor junior futurists and maintain thought leadership through industry publications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurist role
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong proficiency in predictive analytics tools (Python, R, Tableau)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex insights to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futures or technology publications
- Experience working with healthcare, AI, or ESG sustainability sectors
- Global network of futurists and industry experts