Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we redefine tomorrow's digital landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, driving our position at the forefront of emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with global R&D teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities and translate them into scalable solutions that shape industries.
Why join us? At InnovateNext, we don't just predict the future—we build it. Our teams enjoy:
- Unlimited R&D budget for experimental projects
- Quarterly innovation sprints with industry leaders
- Equity participation in breakthrough ventures
- Flexible work arrangements with 4-day week options
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Develop 5-year technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners
- Coordinate cross-functional prototyping of 2026-viable solutions
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI analysis
- Author white papers on emerging tech policy implications
- Mentor junior futurists through our Emerging Tech Academy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, AGI development, or synthetic biology
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTE, APF) or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech journals
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants
- Proficiency in scenario planning and predictive analytics tools