Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we redefine technological frontiers! We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic foresight to shape how emerging technologies transform industries. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your innovations will impact billions of lives.
What We Offer: Equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, flexible hybrid work, and access to our quantum computing lab. This isn't just a job—it's your legacy in the making.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and company vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI/quantum/IoT solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 2026+ impact
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on emerging tech research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or R&D leadership
- Proven track record scaling disruptive technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and future forecasting
- Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Published research in peer-reviewed tech innovation journals