Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the digital landscape for the next decade. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with cutting-edge innovation to shape our product roadmap and guide organizational transformation. You'll collaborate with global R&D teams to prototype emerging technologies while ensuring our ecosystem remains agile and future-proof. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and practical implementation, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 5-year technology foresight framework for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map emerging tech trends to business opportunities
- Produce quarterly innovation briefs for C-suite stakeholders with actionable recommendations
- Manage a $2M annual R&D budget for experimental technology prototyping
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic labs and research institutions
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal innovation incubation program
- Represent the company at global tech summits and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership with proven impact on future-focused initiatives
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI ethics, quantum algorithms, or synthetic biology
- Published author or speaker at conferences like Web Summit, TechCrunch Disrupt, or Singularity University
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating technology forecasting methodologies and successful implementation
- Strong network within DARPA, NASA, or equivalent innovation ecosystems
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Impact Assessment
- Experience scaling experimental technologies to enterprise-level applications