Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll shape our R&D roadmap, identify emerging tech disruptors, and bridge the gap between futuristic concepts and market-ready solutions. Our dynamic team thrives on quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech—where your expertise will directly influence products that impact billions.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability advisors. We offer competitive equity, flexible remote options, and an annual innovation retreat in Geneva. Your work here won't just build careers—it will build legacies.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market forecasts and UN SDGs
- Lead cross-functional workshops with AI, biotech, and quantum computing divisions
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptors (e.g., neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology)
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and venture capital partners
- Oversee patent portfolios for breakthrough innovations with global scaling potential
- Coordinate with EU/US policy boards on ethical tech governance frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists through our Tech Visionary incubator program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech, AR/VR)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE Nature or similar peer-reviewed journals
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies preferred
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Track record of scaling technologies from prototype to billion-dollar markets
- Certification in Tech Diplomacy (Stanford or MIT program)