Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs as a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist and help shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to lead our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 digital frontier. This is your chance to architect solutions that will redefine industries and impact billions globally.
At our cutting-edge San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to develop next-generation frameworks in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AI ethics. We offer unparalleled resources—including our proprietary 2026 Simulation Lab—and a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
What makes this role exceptional? You'll directly influence our $2B innovation portfolio while mentoring the next generation of futurists. If you thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and societal impact, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect the 2026 Technology Roadmap, identifying 3-5 disruptive technologies with global market potential
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Sprints' combining engineers, ethicists, and industry experts
- Develop patent-prediction frameworks using AI to forecast breakthrough innovations
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government technology councils
- Manage the 2026 Innovation Lab budget ($50M+) and resource allocation
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, CERN, and other global innovation hubs
- Author the annual 'State of 2026' trend report distributed to Fortune 500 CEOs
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- 15+ years experience in technology strategy with 5+ years in predictive modeling
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech adoption curves
- Proven track record of scaling innovations to $100M+ market impact
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, climate tech
- Security clearance (Top Secret) for government collaboration projects
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Hindi for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technologies brought from concept to commercialization