Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as our Lead Futurist for the groundbreaking 2026 Project – shaping tomorrow's technology landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect the next decade of innovation in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role demands a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and leadership to guide our R&D initiatives toward paradigm-shifting breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, with resources to prototype your boldest ideas. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and scientific reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 10-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies including autonomous systems and neuro interfaces
- Lead cross-functional teams of quantum physicists, AI ethicists, and biomaterials specialists
- Identify paradigm shifts in global tech trends through proprietary foresight methodologies
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding by translating complex innovations into compelling investor narratives
- Architect the 2026 Project's intellectual property portfolio targeting 200+ patents
- Partner with UN Future Councils to shape global tech policy frameworks
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our FutureVision accelerator program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- 15+ years experience in tech innovation with 3+ paradigm-shifting products launched
- Published author in top-tier futurist journals (e.g., 'Futures', 'Technological Forecasting')
- Proven ability to secure $100M+ in advanced R&D funding
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies: quantum, AGI, synthetic biology, and nanotech
- Board-level experience with Fortune 500 tech companies
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio showcasing 10+ validated future predictions implemented in real-world systems