Job Description
Join InnovateX 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 research with pragmatic implementation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies that position InnovateX as the undisputed industry leader in the coming decade.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead cross-functional teams to incubate breakthrough technologies while ensuring alignment with our mission of ethical innovation. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and talent acquisition strategies for emerging domains. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, InnovateX offers an unparalleled platform to sculpt tomorrow's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies including generative AI, quantum computing, and neurotech
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends and market opportunities through competitive intelligence and academic research
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-driven ROI projections
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs to pioneer next-gen breakthroughs
- Mentor R&D teams in adopting future-proof methodologies and agile experimentation frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; PhD preferred
- Minimum 8 years in strategic technology planning at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with validated impact on business outcomes
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI ethics, quantum algorithms, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published research or patents in forward-looking technology domains
- Certification in futures thinking (e.g., from Foresight Practitioner Network) required