Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with executive strategy, requiring you to decode future trends while building actionable blueprints for our R&D division.
Why this role matters: You'll directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio, guiding investments in technologies that will define the next decade. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and UN sustainability task forces to create commercially viable solutions for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology convergence points
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Design ethical governance protocols for autonomous decision engines
- Build cross-functional innovation pipelines between R&D and commercial teams
- Present future technology roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Lead pilot programs for carbon-negative blockchain infrastructure
- Forecast market disruption vectors for 2026 tech adoption curves
Qualifications
- 8+ years in technology strategy, emerging tech research, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record in commercializing futuristic technologies (quantum/AI/IoT)
- Deep expertise in futures methodology (scenario planning, Delphi techniques)
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications
- Experience scaling R&D initiatives from concept to $100M+ revenue
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on future-focused product launches