Job Description
Shape the Future: Lead Our 2026 Technology Vision
Innovate Forward Inc. seeks a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. As a key member of our executive team, you'll identify emerging technologies, assess their disruptive potential, and develop forward-looking strategies that position us as industry pioneers. Join us in transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's reality.
Why You'll Thrive Here
We're a dynamic tech incubator where your ideas become legacy. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and startup founders alike, enjoying unparalleled resources and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. Our San Francisco campus offers cutting-edge labs and flexible workspaces designed for breakthrough innovation.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics) with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop comprehensive technology adoption roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present strategic technology forecasts to C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory impacts on emerging sectors
- Build and mentor an innovation lab focused on 2026+ technology horizons
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, corporate innovation, or futurism role
- Proven track record of implementing emerging technologies at scale
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with tech specialization
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum, etc.)
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic narratives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through technological transformation
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting or innovation strategy
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight preferred