Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape the future of technology for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap, identifying emerging technologies and disruptive trends that will redefine industries. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring you to collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop actionable plans for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech integration.
You'll be part of our elite Future Horizons team, working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub where we prototype tomorrow's solutions today. If you're passionate about solving humanity's greatest challenges through technology and thrive in environments where ambiguity is the norm, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential through 2030
- Develop and present strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration and AI governance frameworks
- Facilitate innovation workshops with R&D, product, and security teams to prototype future solutions
- Analyze geopolitical and regulatory impacts on technology adoption across global markets
- Author thought leadership pieces on sustainable tech and human-AI collaboration paradigms
- Manage stakeholder relationships with venture partners and academic institutions in emerging tech ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or future-focused product development
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, or Web3 infrastructure
- Proven track record of scaling tech initiatives from concept to market impact
- Certification in Futures Thinking, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent advanced degree
- Experience with scenario planning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Deep understanding of ethical AI frameworks and sustainable tech principles
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to executive audiences