Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological disruption. This hybrid role blends deep analytical rigor with groundbreaking foresight, shaping how humanity adapts to AI quantum integration, biotech evolution, and sustainable urban ecosystems.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into market-defining strategies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policy shapers to build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for emerging tech convergence (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Scan' reports for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems
- Identify $1B+ market opportunities in sustainable tech verticals
- Present strategic blueprints to global innovation forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published research on 2020s tech disruption (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Portfolio of implemented future-strategy initiatives
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi analysis)