Job Description
Join Futurescape Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Innovation Director to architect our next-gen technology roadmap and disrupt industries before they evolve. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with hands-on execution, shaping how humanity interfaces with emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll lead cross-functional teams to incubate breakthrough solutions while maintaining ethical frameworks for exponential growth. Our Austin campus offers unparalleled resources to prototype the future, with competitive compensation and equity in a rapidly scaling ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across quantum-AI convergence and neurotech domains
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams of engineers, ethicists, and futurists in rapid prototyping cycles
- Establish strategic partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and emerging biotech startups
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Present disruptive innovation blueprints to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive commercialization of 2026 patent portfolio through incubation programs
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting future tech landscapes
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with proven experience in exponential technologies
- PhD or equivalent in Quantum Computing, AI Ethics, or Futurology
- Published thought leadership on Singularity or 2030+ technology forecasts
- Expertise in agile development for hardware-software integration
- Track record of scaling teams from 10 to 500+ in high-growth environments
- Certification in AI safety frameworks (e.g., Asilomar Principles)
- Proficiency in predictive modeling for sociotechnical systems
- Portfolio of deployed solutions with $50M+ market impact