Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with market foresight to shape our product development, investment strategy, and competitive positioning. You'll collaborate with quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech experts to transform emerging possibilities into scalable solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation and commercialization, this is your chance to define tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate tech potential into business value
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and investors
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and startups
- Monitor patent landscapes and regulatory shifts affecting emerging tech
- Author quarterly trend reports for internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic tech planning or R&D leadership
- Proven track record forecasting tech commercialization (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making
- Experience presenting complex concepts to non-technical audiences
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- Deep understanding of emerging tech patent landscapes
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills
- Portfolio demonstrating technology strategy deliverables