Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future landscape for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging technologies, sustainable innovation, and next-gen digital transformation. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence industry paradigms while working with elite teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to develop scalable frameworks that anticipate market disruptions. Our commitment to cutting-edge R&D and ethical tech innovation provides the ideal playground for strategic thinkers who thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Identify and evaluate disruptive technologies with $100M+ market potential
- Design strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies for ecosystem integration
- Present future-vision frameworks to executive boards and investor forums
- Oversee cross-functional teams executing 3-year innovation pipelines
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging regulatory and ethical tech frameworks
- Drive sustainable tech initiatives aligned with UN SDG 2030 targets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record launching tech products with $50M+ ARR
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (Harvard Business Review/MIT Review)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's scenario method)
- Strong network in Silicon Valley and global tech innovation ecosystems
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) and strategic modeling