Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and biotech innovators. If you thrive at the intersection of tomorrow's possibilities and today's business realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and synthetic biology
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and venture capital teams
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptions (AI, blockchain, nanotech)
- Design ethical frameworks for next-generation human-machine symbiosis
- Present strategic visions to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio for 2026 pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with 5+ years in future-focused roles
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough tech products
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (Harvard/MIT/Stanford preferred)
- Fluency in tech forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Biotechnology, or Futures Studies
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (Python, R, TensorFlow)