Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, transforming emerging trends into scalable solutions that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our next-generation digital ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, and possess an unyielding passion for tomorrow's possibilities, this is your calling to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ technology roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead innovation labs exploring quantum applications, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready solutions into current workflows
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with industry-wide impact potential
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board members on technological paradigm shifts
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies and adaptive innovation
- Drive sustainability initiatives through circular economy tech integration
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ years in emerging tech
- Proven track record in AI/ML implementation at enterprise scale
- Expertise in quantum computing fundamentals or advanced biotech systems
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight methodologies
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems and digital ethics
- Prior startup scaling experience with $50M+ valuation exit or equivalent impact
- Published thought leadership in IEEE, Nature, or equivalent tier-1 journals
- MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering preferred