Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Innovatech Horizon's 2026 Futurist Strategy Lead. We seek a visionary architect to decode emerging tech trends and design transformative roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite innovation lab where quantum computing meets human-centric design, and lead cross-functional teams to build the future's foundational technologies. This hybrid-eligible role offers unparalleled impact in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
Positioned at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable tech, and cognitive augmentation, you'll craft blueprints for next-gen solutions while mentoring the next generation of innovators. Your strategic foresight will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments across autonomous systems, neuro-interfaces, and climate-tech innovations.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-2030 technology roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing paradigms
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for disruptive tech adoption across Fortune 500 partners
- Direct cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT-caliber research fellows
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for emerging neuro-technologies and AI governance
- Secure $2M+ in innovation grants from NSF and DARPA partnerships
- Develop patent portfolios for at least 3 breakthrough technologies annually
- Mentor C-suite executives on exponential tech adoption strategies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Cognitive Science with 10+ years of strategic foresight experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting with published industry white papers
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of neuro-interfaces and AGI development
- Executive-level experience leading $50M+ innovation portfolios
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (STELLA, AnyLogic) and patent strategy frameworks
- Speaker credentials at TED, Davos, or equivalent global innovation forums