Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex convergence of AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research labs to identify disruptive opportunities and translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly shape our $2B R&D portfolio and position QuantumLeap as the undisputed leader in next-generation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026 market disruptions through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Develop innovation roadmaps for AI-driven automation, personalized medicine, and quantum applications
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future visions into product development pipelines
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Present foresight frameworks to executive leadership and investment committees
- Monitor geopolitical and technological shifts affecting 2026 industry landscapes
- Author quarterly 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of successful trend analysis and scenario planning
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Methodology or Innovation Management preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and foresight methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects delivered