Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our Senior Futurist at FutureVision Labs. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect innovation roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join an elite team transforming how businesses prepare for quantum computing, AI ethics, and next-gen human-machine interfaces.
This hybrid role demands a rare blend of technical foresight and strategic leadership. You'll interface with C-suite executives while mentoring cross-functional teams in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies reshaping 2026 global markets
- Develop predictive frameworks for AI governance, quantum computing adoption, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions aligned with 5-year strategic vision
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in climate-tech and neuro-interface developments
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating Web3, AGI safety protocols, and sustainable tech paradigms
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis for complex technological ecosystems
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating technical concepts to executive stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Published research or thought leadership on 2020s technological disruption patterns
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-proofing initiatives for Fortune 500 clients