Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as we architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, business acumen, and disruptive thinking to position our company at the forefront of emerging tech paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify and capitalize on technological shifts that will redefine industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll work in a cutting-edge environment where your insights directly influence multi-million dollar innovation investments. If you're passionate about shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the next decade, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 3-year technology strategy aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, Web3)
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate disruptive concepts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build competitive advantage through patent strategy and tech ecosystem mapping
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with measurable ROI targets
- Represent company at global tech summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology roles with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record of launching at least 3 market-defining tech initiatives
- Deep expertise in emerging tech trends and their commercial applications
- Exceptional financial modeling skills for technology investment decisions
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with tech focus
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience managing cross-functional teams of 20+ technical professionals
- Global network of tech innovators and venture capital relationships