Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to shape our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and strategic execution to transform emerging possibilities into market-leading solutions. You'll work at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotech to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and business objectives
- Analyze emerging tech landscapes (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
- Present strategic visions to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Build competitive intelligence frameworks for next-gen technologies
- Manage $2M+ R&D budget for experimental projects
- Partner with academic institutions to shape research priorities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ in emerging tech
- Proven track record launching future-focused products/services
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, AI governance, synthetic biology
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Certification in emerging tech (e.g., Quantum Computing from MIT Professional Education)
- Experience scaling innovation from concept to market
- Portfolio of published technology foresight work