Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to drive innovation, identify emerging trends, and develop long-term roadmaps that will define our industry. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to create solutions for tomorrow's challenges today. If you're passionate about anticipating technological shifts and transforming them into competitive advantages, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and assess commercial viability for 2026+ market readiness
- Develop comprehensive 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and validate future-focused product concepts
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Present technology forecasts and recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory impacts on future innovation
- Create competitive intelligence frameworks for emerging technology markets
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic technology planning or corporate innovation roles
- Proven track record of successfully launching future-focused initiatives
- Expertise in forecasting technology adoption curves and market disruption
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Experience with scenario planning and futures research methodologies
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals