Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's digital revolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our innovation roadmap through 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, business acumen, and disruptive thinking to transform emerging trends into market-defining solutions.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and identify paradigm-shifting technologies poised to redefine industries. You'll shape our R&D priorities while ensuring our ecosystem remains agile in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuro interfaces, decentralized AI)
- Develop strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Present future-tech scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused allocation
- Champion human-centered design in all future-tech initiatives
- Establish ethical frameworks for next-generation AI and biotech integration
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 scale
- Proven track record in emerging technology commercialization
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Innovation Management
- Deep expertise in at least two future-tech domains (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional scenario planning and futures thinking methodologies
- Published thought leadership in tech journals or industry whitepapers
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight preferred