Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we redefine industries for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge technical foresight with business strategy to transform emerging opportunities into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech pioneers to build the future today. If you're passionate about shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI, quantum, and biotech integrations
- Analyze emerging tech trends (Web4, quantum-resistant cryptography, neuro interfaces)
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Secure $50M+ innovation budgets for R&D initiatives
- Pioneer sustainable tech solutions reducing digital carbon footprint by 40%
- Present strategic visions to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record launching products with 2026+ market impact
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotechnology convergence
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTE, APF)
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier-1 journals
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience securing federal innovation grants (SBIR, DARPA)
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field