Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical foresight, strategic brilliance, and disruptive thinking to shape the technologies that will define 2026 and beyond.
As a cornerstone of our C-suite innovation team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and quantum computing experts to decode emerging trends and transform abstract possibilities into market-ready breakthroughs. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and business reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks
- Partner with product teams to incubate next-gen prototypes with 3-year market impact
- Deliver strategic foresight briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish innovation KPIs and track emerging tech adoption curves
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI assessments
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and exclusive futurist summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI/quantum/blockchain)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- Published thought leadership in MIT Tech Review or similar tiered publications
- Fluency in scenario planning frameworks and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio of launched products with >$100M revenue impact
- Deep network connections with DARPA, NASA, and global research institutions
- Security clearance preferred for government partnership initiatives