Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role requires a blend of cutting-edge technical expertise and forward-thinking business acumen to transform emerging trends into scalable innovations.
You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, conduct horizon scanning, and develop strategic roadmaps that position our company as an industry leader. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas directly shape the future of human-machine interaction.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026+ market potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Conduct competitive analysis and market sizing for emerging tech verticals
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build innovation pipelines with 3-5 year implementation horizons
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts impacting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Portfolio demonstrating tech innovation thought leadership