Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive disruptive innovation across emerging tech ecosystems. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, transforming theoretical possibilities into market-leading solutions.
As a key member of our R&D leadership team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. You'll shape our AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology initiatives while ensuring ethical scalability and commercial viability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology strategy for 2026+ market dominance
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in AI ethics, quantum adoption, and synthetic biology
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with $1B+ disruption potential
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Present technology roadmaps to investors and board members
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with measurable ROI tracking
- Drive patent strategy and intellectual property monetization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record scaling emerging technologies to commercial viability
- Expertise in AI governance frameworks and quantum computing applications
- Experience managing $1M+ budgets and cross-functional teams
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier journals
- Strong network with DARPA, NSF, and international research consortia