Job Description
Join our pioneering team at InnovateForward Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our R&D initiatives in emerging fields including quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI. This role requires blending cutting-edge technical expertise with forward-thinking business acumen to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
You'll collaborate with industry disruptors, patent groundbreaking solutions, and present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives. Our culture champions rapid prototyping, ethical tech development, and boundary-pushing research in state-of-the-art facilities overlooking the Bay.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 technology roadmaps for AI, robotics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional R&D sprints with MIT/Stanford research partners
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants and venture partnerships
- Present future-tech briefings to Fortune 500 clients
- Oversee patent portfolios for 15+ emerging technologies
- Mentor a team of 8 PhD-level researchers
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Quantum Engineering
- 7+ years in tech strategy at FAANG or unicorn companies
- Published research in Nature/Science journals
- Proven track record in securing $3M+ research funding
- Expertise in ethics frameworks for autonomous systems
- Proficiency in scenario planning and futures methodologies
- Experience with blockchain, neuromorphic chips, or synthetic biology
- Public speaking at Web Summit, CES, or Davos forums