Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join QuantumLeap Innovations at the intersection of emerging technologies and market evolution. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode industry shifts, anticipate disruptive trends, and architect forward-looking strategies for our AI and quantum computing portfolio. This role requires blending technical foresight with business acumen to position us at the vanguard of the 2026 tech revolution.
As a key member of our Future Horizons division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, possess insatiable curiosity, and excel at translating complex technological trajectories into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map emerging technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for market disruption and innovation adoption curves
- Produce visionary whitepapers and executive briefings on future industry paradigms
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-facing insights into R&D roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term technological trajectories
- Monitor geopolitical, regulatory, and sociocultural shifts impacting tech evolution
- Establish thought leadership through industry publications and conference keynotes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, tech forecasting, or emerging technology roles
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Deep understanding of disruption patterns across SaaS, hardware, and biotech sectors
- Exceptional data storytelling with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Network of futurists, VCs, and academic researchers in emerging tech
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic frameworks