Job Description
InnovateNext Labs is seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. Join our elite team at the forefront of disruptive innovation, where you'll shape the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to redefine industries. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind with a passion for anticipating technological paradigms before they emerge.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government think tanks to develop actionable frameworks for next-generation breakthroughs. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and position InnovateNext as the architect of tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2024-2026 horizon) to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities
- Develop cross-industry technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum, and biotech convergence
- Lead strategic partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and DARPA for R&D alignment
- Present future-vision frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Architect ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems
- Manage $50M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-driven prioritization
- Pioneer thought leadership through whitepapers and TED-style keynotes
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 8+ years strategic planning
- Proven track record in forecasting tech disruption (3+ paradigm shifts)
- Expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, or synthetic biology
- Experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs on 5+ year tech horizons
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech implications
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Portfolio of implemented tech strategies with measurable market impact