Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as our 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist, where you'll architect the blueprint for the next technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary leader to navigate emerging frontiers, drive cutting-edge R&D initiatives, and position our organization at the epicenter of transformative change. This role demands a blend of audacious imagination and strategic precision to shape industries before they exist.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and spearhead ventures that redefine human potential. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and market positioning for technologies that will define the mid-2020s landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmap with 5-year strategic foresight
- Lead quantum computing/AI integration projects for next-gen solutions
- Identify and prioritize emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present visionary blueprints to executive stakeholders and investors
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused metrics
- Anticipate geopolitical/socioeconomic impacts on technology adoption
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or technology foresight
- Proven track record launching transformative products/services
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech)
- Published author in innovation or futurism thought leadership
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep network within Silicon Valley R&D ecosystems
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)