Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the 2026 technology landscape and drive our innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and strategic foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts in emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape long-term R&D priorities, guide product development cycles, and position our company as a market leader in the post-2025 digital ecosystem. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled access to tech pioneers and a culture that champions audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps forecasting AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging market disruptions and competitive threats
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for regulatory shifts and ethical implications of future tech
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity tracking and future-readiness assessment
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to scout breakthrough technologies
- Author thought leadership publications on industry trajectory and societal impact
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology impact assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in technology futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience guiding organizational transformation through technological inflection points