Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Innovate Future Labs as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Emerging Tech Strategist to identify, evaluate, and implement breakthrough technologies that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build a 5-year technology roadmap while ensuring ethical deployment of innovations.
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) with 2026+ commercial viability
- Develop strategic frameworks for tech adoption across enterprise divisions
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Present tech roadmaps to stakeholders with ROI projections
- Establish ethical guidelines for experimental technology deployment
- Competitive analysis against global tech innovation leaders
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget for pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, R&D, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, blockchain, biotech)
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused tech initiatives
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Published research in emerging technology or futurism
- Experience with ethical AI frameworks and responsible innovation
- Global tech ecosystem network (patents/conferences/publications)