Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-disrupting innovations. This role demands a blend of technological foresight, business acumen, and human-centric design to build solutions that will redefine industries.
In our dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability architects to prototype tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Your work will directly shape how humanity adapts to exponential technological shifts while ensuring ethical, inclusive progress.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptions across 15+ industries
- Develop future-proof frameworks for ethical AI deployment and digital sovereignty
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members on 5-year innovation trajectories
- Manage $5M+ annual R&D portfolio for exponential technology initiatives
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging technology consulting
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published research on AI governance, quantum applications, or climate tech
- Proven track record scaling exponential technologies from concept to commercialization
- Deep expertise in scenario planning and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTE) or equivalent practical experience
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ technology roadmaps implemented with measurable ROI