Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We seek a visionary Strategic Innovation Futurist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and disruptive thinking to pioneer breakthrough solutions in emerging domains. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and architect future-ready ecosystems. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform abstract concepts into tangible market leaders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 market forecasts
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence) for strategic integration
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate futuristic solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Present innovation frameworks to investors and board stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical/socioeconomic trends affecting technological adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in exponential technology trends and disruption forecasting
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or strategic foresight
- Strong quantitative modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with patent portfolios and IP strategy development
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent preferred