Job Description
Join FutureScope Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect innovation strategies that will define 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to transform foresight into competitive advantage. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and AI sectors to navigate disruption and identify market-shaping opportunities.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology anthropology, data science, and strategic foresight. You'll leverage proprietary trend-sensing platforms and cross-disciplinary research to develop actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 partners. This is your chance to shape the future landscape while working in Austin's vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic trends to forecast 2026 market disruptions using proprietary AI-driven foresight platforms
- Develop innovation roadmaps for C-suite clients across quantum computing, climate tech, and neuro-interfaces
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 partners on Web3.0, AGI governance, and biotech convergence
- Author trend reports and whitepapers published in industry journals like Future Studies Quarterly
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership at global conferences (Web Summit, CES)
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions with 18-24 month commercialization horizons
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or tech R&D with future-facing deliverables
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products or policy frameworks
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend modeling
- Published thought leadership in future-tech domains (portfolio required)
- Experience advising C-suite on emerging tech risks/opportunities across at least two sectors