Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and strategic innovation to shape our next generation of disruptive solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints that redefine industries.
What We Offer:
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO unicorn
- Unlimited PTO and flexible remote work options
- $10,000 annual innovation stipend for R&D projects
- State-of-the-art lab access to emerging technologies
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with sustainability and human-centric design principles
- Lead strategic partnerships with academia, government, and industry disruptors
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and investors
- Oversee prototyping of next-gen solutions in our innovation incubator
- Mentor junior strategists in emerging technology forecasting methodologies
- Drive patent development for proprietary future-tech frameworks
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in future-tech planning
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published research in IEEE, Nature Futures, or equivalent tier
- Proven track record scaling technology ventures to $100M+ ARR
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Fluency in scenario planning and technology roadmapping tools
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)