Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to architect the technological frontier for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to lead our innovation ecosystem, identify disruptive trends, and shape our product roadmap for the next decade. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, business foresight, and entrepreneurial drive to transform emerging technologies into market-defining solutions.
As a key member of our executive team, you'll collaborate with R&D, product, and engineering leaders to define our technological identity. You'll have direct impact on how industries evolve through 2026 and beyond, while mentoring cross-functional teams to foster a culture of radical innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) and their market implications through 2026
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 5-year technology strategy aligned with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Present technology roadmaps and innovation forecasts to C-suite and investors
- Drive adoption of sustainable and ethical tech frameworks in product development
- Mentor teams in future-proofing methodologies and adaptive innovation practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of scaling technologies from concept to market leadership
- Expertise in forecasting tech trends and their societal/business impacts
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level experience with strategic planning and stakeholder alignment
- Strong background in ethical tech governance and sustainable innovation
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with tech focus