Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and forward-thinking vision to identify emerging trends, develop strategic frameworks, and drive innovation across our AI, quantum computing, and biotech divisions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses an insatiable curiosity about technological disruption. You'll be the compass guiding our organization through the rapidly changing digital landscape of the mid-2020s. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, equity packages, and unparalleled opportunities to shape tomorrow's technology today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market forecasts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) and assess commercial viability
- Lead strategic workshops to forecast industry disruptions and opportunities
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-facing technologies into core offerings
- Present visionary insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on technological evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurist consulting
- Proven track record in emerging technology adoption at scale
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in relevant field (MS/MBA/PhD preferred)
- Published thought leadership in tech or business journals
- Experience building scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Certification in futures thinking or strategic foresight (e.g., CFPC preferred)