Job Description
Join Quantum Leap Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, requiring a blend of analytical brilliance and creative genius. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors in our Austin headquarters, where every idea fuels the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional sprints with R&D, engineering, and product teams
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis for emerging market disruptions
- Architect patent portfolios for next-gen intellectual property
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $10M+ innovation lab budget for experimental projects
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on joint research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurism leadership roles
- PhD in Systems Engineering, Computational Biology, or equivalent
- Published author in Harvard Business Review or Nature Futures journal
- Proven track record scaling technologies from concept to $1B+ valuation
- Deep expertise in exponential technology forecasting methodologies
- Patent portfolio with 15+ granted innovations
- Fluency in Python, R, and predictive modeling frameworks