Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap, driving breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech solutions. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence industry paradigms while working with elite teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters. If you're passionate about transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech) and assess commercial viability
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-tech strategies into corporate vision
- Present disruptive innovation frameworks to investors and board stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for future-tech adoption and measure ROI on experimental initiatives
- Author whitepapers on industry disruption trends for thought leadership
- Maintain partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic tech planning with 3+ years in emerging technologies
- Proven track record of launching commercialized future-tech solutions
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Innovation Management
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, AGI, or neurotech landscapes
- Exceptional data storytelling with complex technical concepts
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Innovation Strategy preferred
- Experience securing $5M+ budgets for experimental tech initiatives