Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's next wave of disruptive innovations. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with market strategy, shaping how businesses navigate the next frontier of human advancement. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethics pioneers, and biotech innovators while leading cross-functional teams to develop actionable blueprints for 2026's most critical industries.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unmatched resources including quantum simulation labs, neurotech prototyping facilities, and exclusive partnerships with MIT and Stanford's Future Studies Institute. This is your opportunity to define the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops mapping technological and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop predictive models for AI governance, climate adaptation, and neuro-implant adoption
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into corporate strategy
- Produce annual 'Futurescape' reports with quantified impact assessments
- Manage a $2M innovation portfolio funding 2026-focused pilot projects
- Advocate for ethical frameworks in emerging tech deployment
- Represent the company at global foresight councils (Davos, World Economic Forum)
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech policy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant field
- Published research on singularity-adjacent technologies (quantum/AI/neuro)
- Proven track record influencing Fortune 500 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario modeling using Monte Carlo simulations
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and global policy frameworks
- Proficiency in foresight tools (STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Fluency in at least one predictive analytics platform (Tableau, Power BI)