Job Description
Shape the future with Quantum Leap Innovations! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to spearhead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable technology. Join our elite team in San Francisco where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industry paradigms in our state-of-the-art innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute 5-year innovation roadmaps for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen AI-driven solutions
- Identify disruptive market opportunities and patentable innovations
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Maintain partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and NASA research initiatives
- Drive ethical technology adoption frameworks for 2026+ ecosystems
- Manage $2M+ annual R&D budget for experimental projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership roles
- PhD or equivalent in AI, Biotechnology, or Futurist Studies
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough technologies
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published author in technology foresight or peer-reviewed journals
- Experience securing federal innovation grants (DARPA, NSF)
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi)
- Strong network with Silicon Valley and global tech ecosystems