Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, market acumen, and leadership to transform emerging concepts into disruptive realities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify breakthrough opportunities while ensuring alignment with our mission to shape a sustainable digital future.
What you'll achieve:
• Lead development of 5-year technology roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
• Drive R&D investments in emerging fields including decentralized networks and climate-positive tech
• Establish strategic partnerships with global innovation ecosystems and academic institutions
• Present future-vision frameworks to C-suite executives and board members
• Cultivate a culture of radical innovation through hackathons and speculative design workshops
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 horizon
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, climate tech) for market viability
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough technologies in development
- Present future-vision narratives to investors, partners, and industry forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical shifts affecting tech adoption landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (quantum/AI/blockchain)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFMP) preferred
- Experience with scenario planning and technology roadmapping tools
- Deep understanding of Web3, climate tech, and human-AI collaboration
- Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-tech thought leadership (publications/talks)