Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As a 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect the next wave of technological disruption by analyzing emerging trends, developing forward-looking roadmaps, and guiding product visionaries through uncharted territories. This role demands a blend of visionary thinking and pragmatic execution to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions.
Our Austin-based hub thrives on collaborative disruption, where you'll partner with quantum computing researchers, biotech pioneers, and AI ethicists to shape industries before they exist. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled exposure to frontier technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and autonomous systems
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive threats and opportunities in emerging markets
- Produce trend intelligence reports using predictive analytics and horizon-scanning methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions for climate resilience and human augmentation
- Advocate ethical frameworks for future-facing technologies through policy white papers and industry panels
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies and trend analysis techniques
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis for at least 3 emerging technologies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Methodology)
- Experience with AI/ML trend prediction platforms and data visualization tools
- Published thought leadership in technology futures or innovation strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred