Job Description
Join our elite team at Innovate Tomorrow Inc. to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to drive our R&D roadmap, identify emerging disruptive technologies, and position our company as an industry pioneer. This role requires a blend of technical foresight, business acumen, and leadership to transform futuristic concepts into commercial realities.
As a key member of our executive innovation council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional initiatives, and present strategic roadmaps to our board. Our culture values bold thinking, rapid prototyping, and data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 3-year technology strategy aligning with 2026 market predictions
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech integration)
- Lead strategic partnerships with research institutions and startups
- Present innovation roadmaps to executive leadership and investors
- Manage a $5M R&D budget for futuristic technology experiments
- Drive patent strategy and IP portfolio development
- Mentor a team of 8+ engineers and futurists
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep knowledge of tech disruption cycles (AI, blockchain, quantum)
- Executive-level stakeholder management experience
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Published thought leadership in tech journals
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight
- Experience scaling tech teams in high-growth environments