Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological disruption. This role bridges emerging science, market evolution, and human-centric innovation to shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate AI architects to build the future, today.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Our incubator environment offers unparalleled autonomy to explore bleeding-edge concepts, with R&D budgets exceeding $50M annually. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in breakthrough ventures.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive market shifts through 2030
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future foresight into corporate strategy
- Develop patentable frameworks for ethical tech governance
- Curate cross-industry innovation summmits with NASA, DARPA, and WHO
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Future Leaders program
- Author white papers cited by World Economic Forum and MIT
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Published research on 2026+ tech implications (peer-reviewed)
- Expertise in quantum computing or synthetic biology commercialization
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 on future-proofing
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., GIST, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technologies launched to market