Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight to position our company as an industry leader in the next technological paradigm.
Why join us? Our team operates at the bleeding edge of research, with unlimited resources and a culture that rewards bold thinking. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors while shaping the technologies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 technology strategy aligned with market trends and business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints for next-gen AI and quantum applications
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board of directors with data-driven recommendations
- Build and manage an elite innovation lab team of PhD researchers and engineers
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term tech deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, product innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year tech roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or sustainable tech domains
- Strong analytical skills with ability to model complex future scenarios
- Exceptional communication skills for influencing executive stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience securing $10M+ innovation budgets and managing R&D teams
- Published thought leadership in technology futurism or innovation strategy