Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging tech trends and transform them into market-defining innovations. This role blends deep technical expertise with forward-thinking business strategy to position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution.
As a key member of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to develop 5-year roadmaps that anticipate technological inflection points. Your insights will directly influence our $2B innovation pipeline and shape how humanity interacts with technology by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for emerging tech adoption curves (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Produce annual Technology Horizon Reports with C-suite impact assessments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic labs and government innovation units
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Present future tech scenarios to Fortune 500 executive boards and investor forums
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurism
- 10+ years in tech strategy with Fortune 500 or Silicon Valley unicorns
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Deep understanding of Moore's Law extensions and quantum computing timelines
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-tech commercialization projects
- Clearances for classified government innovation initiatives preferred