Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting products. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech pioneers to build the future of human-computer interaction.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces exponential technologies, and can articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders. You'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, identify paradigm shifts, and guide our R&D portfolio through the rapid technological landscape of 2026. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next decade of innovation from our Silicon Valley headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and technology forecasting for 2026+ market trends
- Architect strategic innovation roadmaps integrating quantum, AI, and biotech convergence
- Partner with C-suite executives to align technology initiatives with long-term business vision
- Manage cross-functional R&D portfolios prioritizing breakthrough technologies
- Develop scenario-planning models for exponential technology adoption curves
- Represent company at global tech foresight forums and industry summits
- Mentor next-generation technologists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership with exponential tech focus
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies (quantum/AI/blockchain)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Deep expertise in technology adoption lifecycle models and S-curve analysis
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience leading cross-cultural innovation teams in global markets
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption trends
- Fluency in exponential technologies and their societal implications