Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands an architect of digital transformation who can anticipate industry shifts and pioneer solutions that redefine tomorrow's landscape. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to turn speculative futures into tangible innovations.
As a cornerstone of our executive team, you'll shape our quantum computing initiatives, AI ethics framework, and decentralized infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of bleeding-edge technology and human-centric design, driving initiatives that will impact billions by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmap with 5-year strategic foresight
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant security protocols
- Establish AI governance frameworks for ethical autonomous systems
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with 10+ year market potential
- Forge strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and EU Horizon 2030
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board of directors
- Drive innovation sprints focused on 2026 use-case development
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in future-focused roles
- Proven track record in scaling enterprise quantum computing initiatives
- Expertise in AI ethics frameworks (e.g., IEEE 7000, EU AI Act)
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech implications
- Deep understanding of blockchain, biotech convergence, and neural interfaces
- Certified Futurist (CFP) or equivalent foresight methodology mastery
- Experience securing $50M+ R&D budgets for speculative technologies