Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary strategist to map the convergence of quantum computing, AI ethics, and immersive realities that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can translate emerging tech trends into actionable business strategies while navigating the ethical implications of tomorrow's innovations.
As a cornerstone of our C-suite innovation team, you'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, partner with R&D labs globally, and shape our 5-year technology roadmap. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technological possibility and human-centric design, ensuring our innovations solve real-world challenges while maintaining ethical integrity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating AI ethics, quantum computing, and spatial computing into enterprise operations
- Partner with MIT Media Lab, Stanford HAI, and other innovation hubs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Author annual 'Tech Horizons 2026' report for Fortune 500 executives and board members
- Establish ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems and biometric integration
- Design and execute enterprise-wide innovation sprints focused on 2026-readiness
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and global tech policy summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, and spatial computing ecosystems
- Published thought leadership on tech ethics and human-AI collaboration (IEEE, Nature journals)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption cycles
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Technology & Ethics preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ technologies successfully commercialized from concept to market
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement