Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, shaping how industries adapt to quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and position our company as a thought leader in the next technological paradigm. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (quantum, bio-AI, decentralized systems)
- Lead scenario planning for regulatory shifts and market disruptions in 2026+ tech landscape
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Conduct competitive intelligence on global tech innovation ecosystems
- Design and execute innovation incubation programs for moonshot projects
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Build and lead a future-tech task force of internal and external experts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, product innovation, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record in deploying at least two disruptive technologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AI ethics, or sustainable tech frameworks
- Certification in futures thinking (e.g., WFS, Foresight Institute)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Prior startup or scale-up experience in tech innovation roles
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts