Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. You'll architect breakthrough solutions that redefine industries, leveraging cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotech to solve humanity's greatest challenges. This pivotal role requires visionary thinking and hands-on innovation leadership in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech verticals (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams to prototype breakthrough technologies
- Analyze global tech trends to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners on next-gen innovation pipelines
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding through compelling strategic proposals
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Present visionary concepts at premier global tech summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven track record launching $50M+ tech initiatives
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, or Biotechnology
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in Nature, MIT Tech Review, or equivalent
- Strong network with DARPA, NASA, or similar innovation ecosystems
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi)