Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary strategist to spearhead our R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure. This role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies.
As a key member of our Future Technologies Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop 5-year roadmaps for next-gen innovations. Your work will directly influence product roadlines, patent portfolios, and global tech policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies including quantum computing, AGI, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, ethicists, and futurists to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic factors affecting tech adoption timelines
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies for research funding
- Present strategic vision to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Monitor tech disruption vectors through proprietary AI-driven trend analysis
- Author whitepapers on future-of-work implications for 2026+
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years focused on emerging technologies
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- Published research in quantum computing or AI ethics (peer-reviewed journals)
- Proven track record of launching technologies with 5+ year adoption horizons
- Deep expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Experience securing $10M+ in research grants from DARPA, NSF, or equivalent
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement