Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead R&D initiatives, cross-functional innovation sprints, and strategic partnerships that will define the next decade of human progress. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to transform bold concepts into market-disrupting realities.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Lead moonshot innovation projects with $5M+ annual R&D budgets
- Forge strategic alliances with MIT, Stanford, and NASA innovation labs
- Drive patent portfolios targeting 50+ filings annually in emerging tech
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and futurists
- Present breakthrough concepts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Curate quarterly Tech Horizons Summits with industry luminaries
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech innovation with 5+ years in futurism or strategic foresight
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Bioengineering, or Physics
- Proven track record scaling moonshot projects from concept to commercialization
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals or thought leadership platforms
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants ($10M+)
- Proficiency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)