Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. 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-gen innovation roadmap, leveraging cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotech breakthroughs. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical acumen and business foresight to transform emerging opportunities into market-defining solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to shape our decade-long technology strategy while driving sustainable growth in exponential markets.
At InnovateForward, we empower our talent with unparalleled resources, including our state-of-the-art Quantum Research Lab and dedicated Future Foresight Institute. This is your chance to pioneer the technologies that will shape human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026+ technology strategy roadmap aligned with market evolution and business objectives
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Establish partnerships with leading research institutions and tech pioneers
- Drive ethical tech governance frameworks for next-gen implementations
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough technologies in Fortune 500 environments
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, blockchain)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with tech focus
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Exceptional stakeholder management across C-suite, investors, and research partners
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (whitepapers, patents, or keynotes)
- Experience scaling tech ventures in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, energy)