Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, ensuring our organization leads the wave of technological and societal evolution.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to anticipate paradigm shifts, validate emerging opportunities, and translate futuristic concepts into scalable innovations. Our Austin hub serves as the epicenter for this mission, offering an environment where bold ideas flourish.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify breakthrough opportunities impacting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term strategic objectives
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to co-create future scenarios and validate hypotheses
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and test emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Build and nurture an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives using data-driven storytelling and visualization
- Measure and iterate on innovation KPIs to ensure 2026 targets are exceeded
Qualifications
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or foresight consulting
- Proven track record of launching future-ready products or services with 3+ year horizons
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity and uncertainty
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CPSI) preferred