Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll shape our product roadmap by anticipating emerging trends, integrating cutting-edge AI/quantum computing, and ensuring our solutions lead the market through 2030. Collaborate with world-class engineers across Silicon Valley to transform futuristic concepts into scalable realities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology foresight and strategic execution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026-2030 industry shifts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI/quantum systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech (neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology)
- Drive innovation workshops with C-suite and external futurists
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness of products
- Secure $5M+ R&D grants for forward-looking initiatives
- Present strategic briefings to board of directors quarterly
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with proven 2020s innovation track record
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech convergence)
- Published futurist or keynote speaker at major tech conferences
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants
- Proficiency in strategic foresight frameworks (STEEP, Delphi)
- Portfolio demonstrating executed future-focused projects