Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our next-gen roadmap and drive disruptive innovation. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, where you'll shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers, investors, and industry disruptors to build solutions that define tomorrow's digital frontier.
What you'll achieve: Design 5-year technology roadmaps, identify exponential growth opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives in AI ethics, decentralized systems, and climate-tech integration. You'll be the compass guiding our $2B R&D portfolio toward breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum, and biotech convergence
- Lead market analysis for emerging tech trends (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Partner with C-suite to align tech strategy with ESG and regulatory landscapes
- Drive innovation sprints with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University partners
- Present future scenarios to Fortune 500 clients and venture capital partners
- Lead patent development for proprietary 2026 technology frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, blockchain)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Proven track record scaling tech portfolios to $1B+ valuation
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight
- Experience with EU AI Act and quantum governance frameworks