Job Description
Innovate Future Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our technological roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite team shaping the future through cutting-edge innovation and strategic foresight. This role demands a blend of technical expertise and visionary thinking to position us at the forefront of emerging technologies.
You'll lead initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems while collaborating with C-suite executives to transform blue-sky concepts into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human progress, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across quantum, AI, and biotech domains
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Analyze emerging tech trends (neurotech, fusion energy, synthetic biology) for strategic alignment
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Establish KPIs for measuring technological readiness and adoption curves
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic technology forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- Published research in IEEE or Nature on emerging technologies
- Proven track record of scaling innovative tech from concept to market
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- Deep understanding of ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Strong network within DARPA, NSF, or global tech innovation hubs