Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to architect tomorrow's technology landscape today. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, bridging emerging technologies with market disruption. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, business acumen, and cross-functional leadership to transform conceptual breakthroughs into scalable solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and sustainable tech pioneers to define the next decade of digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation strategy aligning with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and biotech convergence
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 5-10 year market impact potential
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and investors with compelling data-driven narratives
- Manage $15M R&D portfolio prioritizing breakthrough technologies with exponential ROI
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Mentor next-generation futurists and tech ethicists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with proven portfolio of disruptive innovations
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, AGI, or synthetic biology
- Track record of scaling technologies from lab to market with $10M+ budgets
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for frontier technologies
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Exceptional stakeholder management across technical and executive audiences