Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as a 2026 Innovation Strategist and help shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to architect breakthrough solutions for the post-2025 digital frontier. This role blends futuristic foresight with pragmatic execution, driving projects that will redefine industries by 2026. Collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainability architects to build the next generation of human-centric tech.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives targeting 2026 market disruption
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, biotech, AI) for strategic implementation
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with UN SDGs
- Manage portfolio of moonshot projects with $5M+ annual budgets
- Present futuristic concepts to C-suite and investor stakeholders
- Partner with futurists at MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich
- Drive patent strategy for next-gen IP (≥20 filings/year)
- Lead 20-person innovation lab in Austin tech hub
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record launching products with 2026+ impact
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Published thought leadership in Nature/Future/IEEE journals
- Fluency in scenario planning and trend analysis tools
- Portfolio of 3+ industry-disrupting initiatives