Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary futurist to drive our R&D roadmap, anticipating market disruptions and pioneering solutions that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, requiring both strategic foresight and hands-on prototyping expertise. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to incubate breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Anticipate regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and venture capitalists
- Author white papers on AI-quantum convergence and climate tech
- Mentor a cohort of PhD researchers in emerging fields
Qualifications
- 10+ years in R&D, strategy consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record predicting tech trends (e.g., published forecasts)
- Expertise in at least two of: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or clean energy
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating tech foresight work (patents, publications, or products)