Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive breakthrough solutions in emerging technologies. This role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, product development, and ecosystem innovation, shaping how businesses will evolve in the coming decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, build predictive models for market disruption, and lead cross-functional initiatives that position us as industry pioneers. Our Austin headquarters offers an unparalleled environment for bold thinkers who thrive on ambiguity and exponential growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to map 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for product innovation pipelines aligned with future consumer behaviors
- Lead scenario planning workshops to anticipate disruption across verticals
- Build and manage ecosystem partnerships with startups, academia, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic recommendations to executive board with data-driven impact projections
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or corporate foresight
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting methodologies
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Advanced degree in Business/Engineering with focus on innovation management
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience building cross-industry innovation ecosystems
- Strong quantitative modeling and scenario planning capabilities