Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technology. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge AI research, sustainable tech implementation, and human-centered design to shape the digital landscape of tomorrow. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley veterans in our state-of-the-art incubator, transforming theoretical concepts into market-defining innovations.
Our team operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and climate tech. We offer unparalleled resources including a $50M R&D budget, partnerships with MIT and Stanford, and flexible remote work options with quarterly offsite retreats in global innovation hubs.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems
- Conduct foresight analysis on emerging tech trends (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Secure $20M+ in strategic partnerships with academic institutions
- Present findings at Davos, CES, and UN Tech Summits
- Mentor junior strategists through our Future Leaders Program
- Author white papers published in Nature and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic tech consulting or R&D leadership
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics
- Proven track record in scaling AI/ML systems to enterprise level
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE)
- Experience with agile methodologies in complex tech environments
- Deep knowledge of Web3, quantum computing, and neurotech
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (AC/SCF preferred)