Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands radical imagination paired with analytical rigor to navigate the convergence of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Shape the future while working alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technologies and market shifts through quantitative modeling and qualitative foresight
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product ecosystems in AI and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align on future-state visions
- Author whitepapers on exponential technologies influencing global industries
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Mentor innovation teams on anticipatory intelligence methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology trend analysis
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or climate technology forecasting
- Proven ability to translate future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Strong command of scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future concepts
- Portfolio published in leading foresight journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)