Job Description
Join Innovatech Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist, where you'll architect the next decade of technological disruption. We're seeking a strategic thinker to map emerging trends, design future-proof solutions, and lead cross-functional teams in building tomorrow's innovations today. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
At our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability experts to redefine human-machine interaction. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation budget for personal R&D projects.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, biotech integration, and sustainable AI
- Lead "Horizon Scanning" workshops with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities
- Design and prototype future-proof systems using advanced simulation tools (Unity, Unreal Engine)
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 partners and governmental bodies
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in agile innovation methodologies
- Author white papers published in journals like Nature Futures and MIT Tech Review
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or Strategic Innovation
- 5+ years in tech strategy at FAANG or equivalent deep-tech firms
- Published research in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proficiency in trend forecasting tools (Gartner, Forrester, TrendWatching)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech implementations or patents
- Certified in Systems Thinking (MIT) and Strategic Foresight (AC/SF)
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement