Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in emerging tech and market evolution. Collaborate with C-suite executives to decode trends, build scenario models, and drive initiatives that will define the next decade of human progress.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your foresight shapes real-world impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work alongside Nobel-caliber researchers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology and market trend forecasts using quantitative and qualitative research
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for emerging disruptions (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product roadmaps
- Author executive briefings on future-proofing strategies for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive innovation incubation programs targeting 2026 commercialization opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations at international conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Experience translating complex foresight into enterprise-level strategy execution
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI/ML, synthetic biology, quantum computing)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences