Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning our company at the forefront of emerging paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive technologies, assess market readiness, and translate future possibilities into scalable business solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human-centric innovation, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof systems and validate market viability
- Present executive-level briefings on technology disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies
- Drive cross-functional adoption of next-gen technologies through change management frameworks
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against 2026 technology benchmarks
- Build external ecosystems with academia, startups, and industry consortia
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership with proven 2020s innovation track record
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business; PhD preferred
- Credible public speaker at global tech forums (e.g., CES, Web Summit)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry 4.0 implications
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams in agile environments
- Portfolio of successfully commercialized emerging technologies
- Fluency in technology forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)