Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap and lead groundbreaking initiatives shaping the post-2025 landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, spearhead cross-functional teams, and translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies that redefine industries. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic, startup-charged environment with cutting-edge resources and unlimited growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation agenda, integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech trends
- Lead high-stakes projects in emerging sectors (e.g., autonomous ecosystems, neurotech interfaces)
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities
- Present strategic frameworks to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of futurists and technologists
- Drive patent strategy and IP development for breakthrough innovations
- Represent the company at global tech summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-tech leadership
- Proven track record in launching billion-dollar initiatives (2020-2025)
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in AI-driven scenario planning tools (e.g., Palisade, @RISK)
- Experience scaling teams in high-growth tech environments
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF)