Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as InnovateNext Global's 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends, redefine industry paradigms, and build actionable roadmaps for our post-2025 ecosystem. Join our Austin-based innovation hub where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and influence billion-dollar strategic decisions. This isn't just a role—it's your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on 2026+ technology, socio-economic, and market disruptions
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for board-level strategic decisions
- Lead 'Future Labs' with R&D, product, and marketing teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership reports and executive briefs on emerging paradigm shifts
- Advise executive leadership on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity capture strategies
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Published thought leadership in top-tier business/tech publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or relevant technical field