Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. We seek a visionary strategist to pioneer emerging technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, business acumen, and innovative thinking to shape our product roadmap and competitive advantage.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop patent-worthy frameworks for next-gen solutions. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps focusing on AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends with 3-5 year market impact
- Design and validate strategic prototypes for emerging tech applications
- Present future-state scenarios to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Build partnerships with academic labs and innovation hubs for collaborative R&D
- Quantify ROI projections for futuristic technology adoption
- Mentor internal teams on next-gen technology adoption strategies
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics with 10+ years tech strategy experience
- Proven track record of launching technologies with 5+ year market foresight
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: Generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Strong analytical skills with ability to model complex future scenarios
- Executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite and boards
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting (IEEE, MIT Press, etc.)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and futures research methodologies