Job Description
Shape Tomorrow's Technology Today at InnovateForward Inc.
We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. Join our elite R&D team in San Francisco where you'll pioneer breakthrough solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This is your chance to define the next decade of digital transformation.
Why InnovateForward?
- Work with Nobel Prize-winning researchers
- $50M+ annual R&D budget
- Patent portfolio of 300+ emerging technologies
- Equity participation in moonshot projects
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems and quantum applications
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 5-10 year market impact
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives on technology convergence trends
- Manage $10M+ innovation portfolios with ROI-focused KPIs
- Pioneer sustainable tech initiatives aligning with ESG 2030 targets
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on future-focused research initiatives
Qualifications
- 15+ years in enterprise technology strategy with 5+ years in future-tech planning
- Proven track record scaling AI/quantum solutions to production environments
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (blockchain, neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- C-level experience with Fortune 100 technology transformation
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics preferred
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier journals
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Active membership in World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers community