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2026 Futures Research Lead

Innovate Tomorrow Labs
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 140.000 – USD 180.000
Live Update
24 Mei 2026
Deadline
24 Mei 2027

Job Description

Join our visionary team at Innovate Tomorrow Labs to shape the future by researching and developing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to identify emerging trends, anticipate technological disruptions, and build roadmaps for sustainable innovation. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to solve humanity's most pressing challenges.

Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a passion for creating positive impact. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and policymakers to develop frameworks for tomorrow's challenges today.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-year research initiatives on emerging technologies and societal trends through 2026
  • Develop scenario-planning models for climate resilience, AI governance, and biotech evolution
  • Produce strategic whitepapers and predictive briefs for C-suite stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional prototyping of future-focused solutions
  • Establish partnerships with academic institutions and industry think tanks
  • Present findings at global innovation forums and policy summits

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 5+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or innovation consulting
  • Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis
  • Published research on technology's societal impact (peer-reviewed)
  • Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
  • Demonstrated experience advising Fortune 500 executives on future strategy
  • Portfolio of 3+ future-focused projects implemented at scale

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Scenario Planning Trend Analysis Systems Thinking Research Methodology Policy Analysis Innovation Strategy Data Visualization

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