Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. Shape how businesses prepare for seismic shifts in AI, sustainability, and human augmentation. This role merges deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our global clients through tomorrow's uncertainties.
Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence trillion-dollar industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop strategic frameworks for clients navigating AI ethics, climate adaptation, and workforce evolution
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario-planning models
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into corporate strategy
- Present findings at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation strategy role
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend impact analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futures or strategy publications
- Experience with Delphi methods and horizon scanning frameworks