Job Description
Shape the future at InnovateForward Inc. as our 2026 Technology Futurist. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our technological roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite team in San Francisco, where you'll pioneer solutions that redefine industries and drive global innovation.
This senior leadership role demands a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging technologies, anticipate market disruptions, and develop actionable frameworks for our 2026 vision. Our culture rewards bold ideas and offers unparalleled resources to transform concepts into reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 2026 commercialization focus
- Develop and present strategic technology roadmaps to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Analyze global tech trends and geopolitical factors impacting future technology adoption
- Build partnerships with leading academic institutions and emerging startups
- Design frameworks for ethical technology governance and responsible innovation
- Mentor next-generation technologists through our Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or C-suite tech leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (portfolio required)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with tech specialization
- Expertise in at least three of: AI/ML, blockchain, quantum computing, neurotech, or climate tech
- Exceptional strategic communication skills with executive presence
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications
- Global network of technology innovators and investors
- Experience scaling technology ecosystems in regulated industries