Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to identify emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming futuristic concepts into scalable realities. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and entrepreneurial drive to shape our next-generation digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for commercial viability by 2026
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, data scientists) in prototype development
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future-tech strategies into corporate vision
- Secure and manage $5M+ innovation budgets for experimental projects
- Present future-tech insights to investors, board members, and industry consortiums
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory impacts on innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or innovation management
- Proven track record launching products with 3+ year market horizons
- Expertise in at least two future-tech domains: AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in tech journals (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants (SBIR, DARPA)
- Fluency in strategic scenario planning frameworks