Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as our 2026 Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive innovations that will define the post-2025 landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead R&D initiatives, cross-industry partnerships, and thought leadership that bridges emerging technologies with human-centric solutions. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and our global innovation ecosystem.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight, technical depth, and executive influence. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN futurists to develop actionable frameworks for sustainable, ethical tech deployment. This position offers unparalleled exposure to quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI governance while shaping humanity's trajectory toward 2030.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026-2030 tech horizon scanning
- Architect cross-disciplinary innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum, and bioengineering
- Partner with C-suite executives to align R&D priorities with market disruption forecasts
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical tech governance and societal impact
- Curate global futurist forums with industry disruptors and academic institutions
- Drive investment decisions in emerging technologies with >$500M portfolio exposure
- Publish white papers that shape policy discussions at Davos and World Economic Forum
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology leadership with Fortune 500 or unicorn startup experience
- Proven track record in forecasting market disruptions (e.g., AI, blockchain, climate tech)
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical field
- Deep expertise in exponential technology convergence (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism journals or tech thought leadership
- Experience advising UN/WEF on technology policy and ethical frameworks
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating scalable innovation with measurable societal impact