Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging trends, develop long-term innovation frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to transform disruptive concepts into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align technology investments with global market shifts, ensuring our leadership in the next wave of digital transformation. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's innovations today, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to map technology trends impacting 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Partner with R&D to prototype breakthrough solutions with 3-year commercialization paths
- Present strategic recommendations to executive board with ROI-driven market analysis
- Build and lead a global task force of futurists, engineers, and domain experts
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts affecting technology adoption timelines
- Drive patent strategy for emerging technology portfolios
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ years in C-suite advisory roles
- Proven track record launching technologies with 3+ year market impact horizons
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Executive-level communication skills for complex technical narratives
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Engineering, or Business
- Published thought leadership in future-tech publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent