Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technology landscape as our Senior Futurist at FutureTech Innovations. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive innovation across emerging domains. Join our elite team of forward-thinkers in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and next-gen product development.
At FutureTech, we blend cutting-edge research with pragmatic implementation to create tangible futures. This role offers unparalleled access to C-suite decision-makers, industry disruptors, and groundbreaking projects that redefine human-machine interaction. Your work will position us at the forefront of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging tech disruptions and opportunities
- Produce strategic whitepapers and scenario-planning models for executive stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify market readiness and adoption trajectories for emerging technologies
- Advise on R&D portfolio allocation based on future-tech viability assessments
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- 8+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and board members
- Published research in peer-reviewed technology foresight journals