Job Description
Join InnovateTomorrow Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our next-generation initiatives in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while working with world-class innovators.
Our Austin campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to impact global tech trajectories. This role reports directly to our Chief Innovation Officer and will influence multi-billion-dollar product roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning for 2026 market disruptions and technological inflection points
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Present foresight analysis to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
- Build cross-functional innovation ecosystems with academic and industry partners
- Monitor global tech policy shifts affecting 2026 commercialization landscapes
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and pattern recognition methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven experience developing long-term technology roadmaps with measurable impact
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation publications
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology impact assessments