Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech expertise, and human-centered design to redefine industries. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions while navigating ethical implications of exponential technologies. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to incubate moonshot projects with global impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping commercial applications for 2026 technology adoption
- Conduct scenario planning for regulatory and ethical implications of emerging tech
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate innovation roadmaps into corporate strategy
- Deliver keynote presentations at industry summits on future technology trajectories
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-driven KPIs
- Cultivate ecosystem partnerships with research institutions and venture capital firms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with demonstrable impact on tech adoption cycles
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (Harvard Business Review/MIT Tech Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrices)
- Track record of scaling moonshot projects from concept to commercialization
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on technology disruption
- Certification in Innovation Management (e.g., PDMA, ICF)