Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the technological frontier of tomorrow. In this visionary role, you'll spearhead our next-generation innovation pipeline, leveraging cutting-edge research and data-driven foresight to shape products that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with elite teams in AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing while translating complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps. This is your opportunity to build the future today in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological paradigms
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging tech adoption across enterprise sectors
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term market disruption forecasts
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future-proofing into organizational DNA
- Present visionary insights to investors and industry thought leadership forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams in next-generation innovation methodologies
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory impacts on future markets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or corporate foresight at Fortune 500 level
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and ethical innovation frameworks
- Published thought leadership in future-of-work or emerging technologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., ACIF preferred)