Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a Future Technology Strategist and architect the digital landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers to bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, driving our next wave of disruptive innovation. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, strategic planning, and executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
As a key member of our Advanced R&D division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and business objectives for 2026
- Conduct horizon scanning of emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology) and assess commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate breakthrough concepts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure technology adoption impact and ROI
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or corporate innovation roles
- Proven track record of launching technology-driven products or services
- Expertise in emerging technology domains (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, or biotech)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
- Certification in technology foresight (e.g., FTI, Foresight Practitioner)
- Experience with scenario planning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology commercialization or transformation