Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive technologies and market trends. This role sits at the intersection of emerging tech, consumer behavior, and sustainable futures, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with industry pioneers, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and transform foresight into competitive advantage.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for R&D partnerships, including access to quantum computing infrastructure and a dedicated neurotech lab. You'll influence product roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients while mentoring a team of futurists and data scientists.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Design and validate predictive models using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present quarterly trend briefings to the board of directors
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking and quantitative analysis
- Oversee pilot programs for emerging tech adoption (e.g., neural interfaces, decentralized AI)
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario modeling and trend forecasting methodologies
- Strong command of generative AI tools and predictive analytics platforms
- Experience with ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Wired)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)