Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking visionary Senior Futurists to architect the 2026 digital landscape for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, requiring you to decode emerging tech trends and transform them into actionable business frameworks. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and ethicists to shape the future of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology integration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI/quantum/bio-tech adoption with C-suite stakeholders
- Conduct scenario planning for ethical AI governance and regulatory frameworks
- Design immersive future-state simulations for client decision-making workshops
- Author thought leadership publications on tech convergence trends
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-proofing technology ecosystems
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, tech consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Proven track record in C-level stakeholder engagement
- Published research on emerging tech ethics or policy
- MSc/PhD in Futures Studies, Computer Science, or related field
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Experience with cross-cultural tech implementation frameworks