Job Description
InnovateX Labs is seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap. Join our elite team at the forefront of technological evolution, where you'll architect solutions for tomorrow's challenges. This role demands a blend of foresight, technical expertise, and strategic leadership to position us as industry pioneers in emerging fields like quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market evolution and societal needs
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints integrating AI, blockchain, and biotech
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Architect ethical frameworks for next-gen AI systems and autonomous technologies
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board of directors
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused prioritization
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global tech leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in technology strategy with proven 2025+ roadmap delivery
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum/AI/sustainable tech)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience scaling global innovation teams across multiple time zones
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialized future-tech solutions