Job Description
Join InnovateTomorrow Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary leader to develop forward-looking frameworks that will define how industries evolve by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with market-ready innovations, driving our mission to create sustainable, human-centric solutions for a rapidly changing world.
As part of our elite Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable energy pioneers to architect the next decade of breakthroughs. This position offers unparalleled influence in steering global technology policy while maintaining a startup's agile, impact-driven culture.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces and autonomous systems
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats and opportunities in global tech ecosystems
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at Davos-level forums
- Design ethical frameworks for AI deployment and quantum computing commercialization
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants from NSF, DARPA, and private foundations
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Future Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 10+ years in tech strategy
- Proven track record of launching products with 2025+ market impact (portfolio required)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent credential from Association of Professional Futurists
- Published author in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Experience securing federal innovation grants with $10M+ budgets
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technology commercializations with >1M users