Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, business acumen, and cross-industry collaboration to shape solutions that will redefine human-machine interaction. You'll work in our state-of-the-art innovation hub in San Francisco, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar product development and market positioning.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps focusing on quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops with engineers, designers, and product teams to align on 2026 technology benchmarks
- Conduct competitive analysis and emerging tech assessments across biotech, robotics, and decentralized systems
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and investor boards with data-driven scenarios
- Collaborate with academic partners at MIT and Stanford to prototype next-gen human augmentation technologies
- Establish KPIs for technology adoption and measure ROI against projected 2026 market shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology roles with proven experience mapping 3+ year horizons
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic AI
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism (PhD preferred)
- Prior experience in Silicon Valley product strategy at unicorn-scale companies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major tech publications
- Certification in technology foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating technology impact assessment for Fortune 500 clients