Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries. Lead cross-functional teams in developing resilient roadmaps for our quantum computing and AI ecosystems. Shape the future of human-machine collaboration while mentoring next-gen innovators in our Palo Alto innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026+ technology trends and market disruptions using predictive analytics
- Architect strategic blueprints for quantum-AI integration systems
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed foresight into product roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for climate-tech convergence
- Lead global workshops on ethical AI and neurotech governance
- Author white papers on metaverse and brain-compute interfaces
- Manage $5M innovation portfolio for emerging ventures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Cognitive Science
- Proven track record in commercializing quantum/neurotech
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AGI, nanotech, fusion)
- Published thought leadership in Nature or MIT Tech Review
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement