Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, transforming emerging trends into transformative business opportunities. You'll collaborate with industry disruptors to shape our innovation roadmap while maintaining ethical and sustainable tech practices.
Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled access to Silicon Valley's ecosystem, where you'll lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant frameworks, AI governance protocols, and decentralized infrastructure. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human-centric innovation, this is your chance to define the next digital revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and Web3 integration
- Analyze emerging tech trends (neurotech, synthetic biology, quantum AI) for commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and security teams
- Design ethical AI frameworks and responsible innovation governance protocols
- Partner with VC firms and startups to scout and acquire disruptive technologies
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members on future tech impacts
- Build patent portfolios around breakthrough 2026 technology applications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging technologies
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or decentralized systems
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Innovation Management
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight or innovation strategy
- Experience with scenario planning and technology impact modeling
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating scalable tech innovation from concept to market