Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we redefine the technological landscape for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and global policymakers to build sustainable tech ecosystems that solve humanity's most pressing challenges.
We offer unparalleled autonomy, a budget of $5M+ for experimental projects, and the opportunity to publish your findings in MIT Technology Review. Our culture celebrates intellectual bravery and rewards paradigm-shifting thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology foresight strategy
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum computing applications
- Advise C-suite on emerging tech disruptions (AI ethics, biocomputing, etc.)
- Establish partnerships with top-tier research institutions
- Present strategic frameworks to government innovation councils
- Author annual 'Tech Horizon 2026' whitepaper series
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our fellowship program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurism
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Nature Futures)
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on digital transformation
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Systems Engineering
- Proven track record of launching moonshot projects
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish preferred
- TED Talk or equivalent thought leadership credential