Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, transforming theoretical possibilities into market-leading realities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive paradigms that will define the 2026 landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics) and their business implications
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions
- Author quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Design scenario planning models for global market disruptions
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial success
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario modeling skills
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SCF preferred)
- Experience with horizon scanning and weak signal detection methodologies