Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, driving breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into market-leading products.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, bridges cutting-edge research with commercial viability, and has a proven track record of scaling futuristic initiatives. You'll collaborate with global R&D teams, C-suite executives, and venture partners to pioneer technologies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology strategy roadmap, aligning with long-term business objectives
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech integration) for commercial adoption
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts through rapid experimentation cycles
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry pioneers
- Present technology foresight to executive stakeholders and investors with compelling data-driven narratives
- Establish governance frameworks for responsible innovation and ethical technology deployment
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, product development, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience scaling emerging technologies from concept to market
- Deep expertise in at least two future-tech domains (e.g., quantum computing, synthetic biology, AR/VR)
- Executive presence with experience advising C-suite teams on technology disruption
- Advanced degree in relevant field (PhD/MSc preferred)
- Published thought leadership on future technology trends (whitepapers, patents, keynotes)
- Fluency in agile methodologies and lean innovation frameworks