Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist to architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to map emerging tech trajectories, identify disruptive opportunities, and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to position us at the vanguard of the 2026 tech revolution. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps by analyzing emerging trends in quantum AI, biotech convergence, and decentralized networks
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation portfolios with long-term market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for climate resilience and human augmentation
- Conduct competitive intelligence and scenario planning for post-quantum cybersecurity landscapes
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and industry bodies at global tech summits
- Curate an internal '2026 Futures' lab to incubate moonshot projects
- Author thought leadership papers on the societal impact of 2026 tech paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech roles with demonstrable impact on future-focused initiatives
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic AI
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Futurology, or Systems Engineering
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier-1 journals on 2030+ tech scenarios
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation horizons
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio of 3+ moonshot projects launched in the past 5 years