Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies and shape our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial viability, driving breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to architect the future of human-machine collaboration, sustainable tech, and quantum-integrated ecosystems.
Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled resources to prototype ideas, from AI ethics frameworks to climate-positive nanotechnology. This isn't just a job—it's your platform to influence how humanity evolves through 2030 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological inflection points
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligning quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proof principles into product roadmaps
- Curate and host 'Future Now' symposia with industry thought leaders
- Prototype commercial applications for breakthrough technologies (e.g., neural interfaces, carbon-negative AI)
- Author influential white papers on ethical tech governance and human augmentation
- Manage a $5M innovation fund for high-potential moonshot projects
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent innovation discipline
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or corporate innovation at Fortune 500 level
- Published thought leadership in exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Deep network within DARPA, IEEE Future Directions, or Singularity University alumni
- Portfolio demonstrating at least three commercialized future-tech innovations
- Certification in Technology Horizons Scanning or equivalent foresight methodology
- Fluency in at least one technical programming language (Python/R) for data modeling