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2026 Strategic Futurist

FutureHorizon Labs
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 160.000 – USD 220.000
New
Live Update
6 Juli 2026
Deadline
6 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join FutureHorizon Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define 2026 and beyond. Lead cross-functional teams in developing future-ready strategies while incubating next-generation solutions.

Shape our innovation roadmap by identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our organization through scenario planning, trend analysis, and strategic foresight.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze technological, economic, and societal megatrends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
  • Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks for long-term innovation pipelines
  • Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for disruptive future scenarios
  • Partner with R&D teams to incubate breakthrough technologies targeting 2026 commercialization
  • Produce high-impact trend reports and future-state whitepapers for executive decision-making
  • Drive organizational culture of future-readiness through innovation training programs
  • Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership platforms

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or Technology Forecasting
  • 8+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 companies
  • Proven track record of successful future-state implementation for 5+ year horizons
  • Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi techniques)
  • Deep knowledge of emerging tech trajectories (AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech)
  • Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
  • Experience with innovation frameworks (e.g., Three Horizons, Strategic Foresight Matrix)
  • Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Future Forecasting Innovation Strategy Trend Analysis Scenario Planning Systems Thinking Technology Forecasting Disruption Analysis

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