Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as a Future Technologies Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how emerging technologies transform global industries. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market disruption, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and venture partners to build a future-ready enterprise that thrives in exponential change.
Why This Role Matters: As industries undergo rapid transformation by AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, your strategic insights will directly influence our $2B+ innovation portfolio. You'll operate at the intersection of foresight and execution, ensuring our investments align with emerging megatrends while mitigating technological disruption risks.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology foresight framework identifying disruptive innovations across AI, quantum, biotech, and sustainable tech sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Analyze patent landscapes, academic research, and global policy shifts to identify emerging technology inflection points
- Partner with venture capital teams to evaluate and integrate emerging startups into our innovation ecosystem
- Present strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors with data-backed impact assessments on market disruption potential
- Establish KPIs to measure technology adoption readiness and innovation ROI across 15+ business units
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote speeches at premier tech conferences on future tech trends
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic technology planning or corporate innovation roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of successfully implementing future technology roadmaps with measurable business impact
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Futures Studies, or MBA with tech specialization
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFtp) or Technology Foresight frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making through compelling data visualization and scenario planning
- Published research or patents in at least one emerging technology domain
- Security clearance eligibility for handling classified innovation projects