Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, strategic foresight, and cross-industry innovation expertise. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech pioneers to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready innovations.
Why This Role Matters: As industries converge at unprecedented speed, you'll shape our 5-year technology roadmap, ensuring we lead in quantum-resistant cryptography, neuro-adjacent interfaces, and carbon-negative AI systems. Your insights will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for quantum computing, synthetic biology, and autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops with CTOs from Fortune 500 partners to identify emerging disruption vectors
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports on geopolitical tech policies and ethical AI frameworks
- Architect innovation incubators for climate-positive technologies with 10x efficiency targets
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and MIT Future Tech summits as primary thought leader
- Mentor a team of 5 futurists using scenario planning and Delphi methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with demonstrable impact on 3+ emerging tech domains
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published research in Nature Futures or IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio of implemented tech roadmaps for organizations >10,000 employees
- Clearance for Tier 1 government tech advisory roles preferred
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement