Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of disruptive solutions. As a pioneer in emerging technologies, you'll lead cross-functional teams to anticipate market shifts, design scalable frameworks, and drive exponential growth initiatives. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic, award-winning environment where your ideas become industry benchmarks. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and strategic execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
- Author thought leadership reports on future market disruptions and opportunities
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets and vendor ecosystems for pilot programs
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and scenario planning
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026 technology frameworks
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-disrupting technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Innovation Management preferred
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for executive-level communication
- Experience scaling agile methodologies across global teams