Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive innovations for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge tech foresight with practical business strategy, shaping how industries evolve in an AI-driven, quantum-entangled world. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps that transform sci-fi concepts into market-ready solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neural interfaces
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on 2026 digital transformation
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and decentralized autonomous systems
- Manage a $50M R&D portfolio for emerging tech incubation programs
- Represent company at global tech summits (Web3, AGI, Metaverse Economy)
- Mentor innovation teams on exponential technology adoption curves
- Partner with VC firms to identify 2026's unicorn startups
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 3+ years in exponential technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership on quantum machine learning or neurotech
- Expertise in Toffler's 'Future Shock' methodology and BCG's Horizon Scanning
- Experience with NASA's Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1-9)
- Deep understanding of blockchain consensus algorithms and AI alignment principles
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)