Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as a Futurist Innovation Strategist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough technologies. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and transform them into market-defining innovations. Lead strategic foresight initiatives across quantum computing, biotech, and AI while mentoring our next-gen innovators. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to shape our 2026 roadmap.
What you'll achieve: Develop patented innovation frameworks, secure $5M+ R&D funding, and publish industry-defining white papers. You'll directly influence our portfolio of 50+ emerging tech ventures.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in developing patent-pending technologies
- Secure $3M+ annual funding through investor presentations and grant proposals
- Publish quarterly foresight reports read by C-suite executives worldwide
- Mentor 10+ junior futurists through structured innovation programs
- Collaborate with MIT/Stanford on emerging tech research initiatives
- Drive commercialization of 3+ breakthrough technologies annually
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership at Fortune 500
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published 20+ industry papers on emerging tech trends (IEEE, HBR)
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Proven track record securing $10M+ in innovation funding
- Fluency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience mentoring C-level executives on technological disruption
- Public speaking at 5+ global innovation conferences