Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Technologies at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to position us as industry pioneers in an exponentially evolving landscape.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global innovation hubs to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting initiatives. Your work will directly shape our product portfolio, investment priorities, and organizational culture for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Innovation Roadmap with 10-year strategic foresight
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for commercial application
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Drive cultural transformation to embed innovation DNA across all departments
- Manage $5M+ annual innovation budget with ROI-focused allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services with $100M+ revenue impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Exceptional scenario modeling and trend analysis capabilities
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Strategy, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-oriented projects successfully commercialized