Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as we redefine the technological landscape leading into 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop a 3-year technology vision that positions us at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of emerging tech and market disruption. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping solutions for challenges humanity will face by 2026, from climate resilience to personalized medicine. This is your opportunity to shape the future while working in our state-of-the-art innovation hub in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps for 2026-2028, aligning with global market trends
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage a network of industry futurists and academic thought leaders
- Author thought leadership publications on tech's societal impact by 2026
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for AI and biotech deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence patterns
- Published thought leader on technology's future societal impact
- Experience with cross-industry innovation ecosystems
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Forecasting preferred