Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation product roadmap and identify breakthrough opportunities in emerging technologies. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to shape how industries evolve by 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with our elite R&D team to decode technological convergence signals, quantify market disruption vectors, and develop patent-pending innovation frameworks. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum AI, biocomputing, neural interfaces) to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 partners on 2026 industry disruption
- Author white papers on exponential technology adoption patterns
- Manage a $2M innovation portfolio with 12+ concurrent R&D projects
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Build patent portfolios covering next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Mentor cross-functional teams in rapid prototyping methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in technology convergence analysis (quantum/AI/robotics)
- Published thought leadership in tech journals (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience with patent strategy and IP commercialization
- Deep network within DARPA, Singularity University, or similar innovation ecosystems