Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As a key member of our Futures Division, you'll work with Fortune 500 clients to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and build adaptive frameworks for exponential change. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem while influencing global conversations about humanity's trajectory.
We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, flexible hybrid work, and cutting-edge resources to fuel your research. If you're passionate about anticipating the future and turning foresight into action, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions relevant to 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients across aerospace, biotech, and AI sectors
- Lead foresight workshops with C-suite executives to translate future insights into actionable plans
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation with proven 2026+ impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on exponential change
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex insights into compelling narratives