Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. This role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial execution, requiring both analytical rigor and bold imagination. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech disruptors to shape humanity's next decade. Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled resources and a culture where audacious ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, biotech convergence, and decentralized systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and executive teams to align on future vision
- Analyze emerging tech disruptions and market shifts to identify first-mover opportunities
- Produce strategic foresight reports and scenario-planning models for board-level decision-making
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Mentor junior futurists and establish the company's thought leadership in tech ethics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or technology impact assessments
- Expertise in at least three emerging domains: quantum, synthetic biology, or Web3
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, cross-impact analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Experience with scenario planning tools and data visualization platforms