Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of technical acumen and visionary thinking.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our technology portfolio for the next decade. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces exponential technologies, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about emerging paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology strategy roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Lead market research on emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, neurotech)
- Design future-proof architecture solutions for scalable digital transformation
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate next-gen tech concepts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build and mentor a high-performing innovation lab team
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting tech adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching tech products with $50M+ revenue impact
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Harvard Business Review
- Proficiency in scenario planning and futures forecasting methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations