Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen AI systems, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech solutions. Shape our R&D roadmap while collaborating with Fortune 500 partners to prototype scalable solutions for climate resilience, autonomous systems, and human-machine symbiosis.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead development of AI-driven predictive models for market disruption forecasting
- Coordinate global hackathons focused on solving 2026's grand challenges
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnership cultivation
- Author annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for C-suite stakeholders
- Manage patent portfolios covering 200+ emerging technology domains
- Present at Davos, CES, and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Futures or Systems Innovation (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years leading R&D teams in exponential tech (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Published 50+ papers in Nature/Science on disruptive technologies
- Proven track record of scaling ventures from prototype to $100M+ valuation
- Fluency in at least 3 programming languages (Python, Rust, Go preferred)
- Advisory board experience with 5+ Fortune 500 innovation committees
- Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Portfolio of 3+ technologies deployed at global scale pre-2025