Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we redefine the technological frontier. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, merging cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to solve humanity's grand challenges. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and prescient foresight, shaping how we interact with technology in the next decade.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and government agencies to pioneer breakthrough innovations. Your work will directly influence trillions in market value and shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year technology roadmaps using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping emerging tech solutions for climate resilience, human augmentation, and space exploration
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum computing labs and AI research institutions
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruptions and their societal implications
- Secure $50M+ in innovation grants from NSF, DARPA, and private foundations
- Author white papers on the ethics and governance of autonomous systems
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our 'Visionary Futures' incubator program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or Futurism with 8+ years in strategic tech roles
- Published research in Nature/Science on exponential technologies or future studies
- Proven track record of scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ valuation
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, neural architecture optimization, and synthetic biology
- Security clearance or experience with classified innovation programs
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of 3+ patented technologies deployed in production environments