Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as we redefine the technological landscape for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, shaping how industries evolve in the coming decade.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D teams, and identify breakthrough technologies poised to disrupt markets. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your chance to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech
- Partner with venture capital teams to scout and acquire emerging startups
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 clients on future tech adoption
- Establish innovation labs across North America for rapid prototyping
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026-era technologies
- Mentor a team of 15+ researchers and engineers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership at Fortune 100 companies
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum systems, neuromorphic chips, or climate AI
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology disruption
- Track record of launching commercialized tech products
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering preferred
- Strong network with academic research institutions
- Proficient in scenario planning methodologies
- Experience with federal tech policy frameworks