Job Description
Shape the future as InnovateNext's Future Technologies Strategist, where you'll architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our visionary team at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation to redefine what's possible. We're seeking a trailblazer who thrives in ambiguity and transforms emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities.
At InnovateNext, we empower our strategists with cutting-edge resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold ideas. Your work will directly influence global tech roadmaps while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and venture capital teams
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on exponential technologies (neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology)
- Design scalable frameworks for ethical AI deployment in regulated industries
- Partner with government bodies on policy development for emerging tech governance
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board of directors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech, AR/VR)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives with measurable ROI
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Innovation Management
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight (preferred)
- Experience with scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- Strong network within global tech innovation ecosystems