Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as our Strategic Futurist for the 2026 Vision Initiative, shaping tomorrow's technological landscape today. We seek a visionary leader to architect breakthrough strategies at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable roadmaps for global impact.
As part of our elite Future Horizons division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability task forces. Your work will directly influence how humanity navigates the complex technological inflection points of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence and climate-positive innovation
- Lead cross-continental scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives from Fortune 100 firms
- Publish annual 'State of 2026' trend reports featured at Davos and World Economic Forums
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and Horizon Europe
- Mentain a patent portfolio of 10+ emerging technologies with commercialization by 2025
- Represent the company at global policy summits shaping AI governance frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 8+ years applied foresight experience
- Proven track record of commercializing technologies 5+ years before market adoption
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, and carbon-negative tech ecosystems
- Published author in top-tier journals (Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review) on 2026+ scenarios
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Security clearance for classified government innovation programs
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technologies successfully scaled to billion-dollar impact