Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as our visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect the next technological revolution. We seek a forward-thinking pioneer to define our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech solutions. This role sits at the intersection of research, strategy, and execution, shaping products that will redefine global industries.
As a cornerstone of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, government agencies, and Fortune 500 partners to develop breakthrough frameworks for autonomous systems, climate resilience tech, and human-machine symbiosis. Your work will directly influence $2B+ in future product pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and clean energy paradigms
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Partner with Stanford/MIT on quantum computing applications for climate modeling
- Author whitepapers on ethical AI governance and sustainable innovation frameworks
- Secure $50M+ in government grants for future-tech incubation programs
- Present findings at Davos/WEF summits to shape global policy discourse
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Physics, Systems Theory, or equivalent future-focused discipline
- 10+ years experience in emerging tech commercialization (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Published research in Nature/Science on human-machine interfaces or climate tech
- Track record of scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ valuation
- Expertise in ISO 20700 foresight methodologies and scenario planning
- Clearance for DOE/NASA collaborative projects preferred