Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging tech trends, develop strategic frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations. Work in our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district, where your ideas will shape industries and impact billions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and foresight, this is your chance to define the next decade of progress.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech) to inform 2026 strategic roadmap
- Develop future-focused product roadmaps aligned with market disruption timelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize technical feasibility with business viability
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting tech deployment timelines
- Author thought leadership papers on technology futures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-facing products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or Business
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, IoT)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Experience with agile and waterfall hybrid methodologies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight preferred