Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist! InnovateNext Labs seeks a visionary leader to architect our next-generation tech roadmap. You'll pioneer AI ethics frameworks, quantum computing integration, and sustainable tech solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams. Join our mission to build the technological backbone of 2026's digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic tech roadmaps for AI, blockchain, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and security teams
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for emerging technologies
- Partner with C-suite to align tech initiatives with market disruption forecasts
- Drive patent portfolios in sustainable computing and human-machine interfaces
- Present futures research at industry summits and academic conferences
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in futures research or emerging tech
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Futures Studies, or Systems Engineering
- Proven track record of commercializing next-gen technologies
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, neural architecture optimization, or climate-tech modeling
- Certified in Technology Foresight (TF) or Strategic Futures methodologies
- Published in IEEE Nature or similar peer-reviewed tech journals