Job Description
Join Innovate Forward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Shape how next-gen innovations like quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence will transform industries. Collaborate with global R&D teams to translate emerging trends into scalable solutions that redefine human progress. This role offers unparalleled influence in building the technological landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and organizational vision
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (quantum, AI, synthetic biology) for commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast industry disruption scenarios
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify strategic investment opportunities
- Design governance frameworks for ethical technology deployment
- Present strategic insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or emerging tech research
- Proven experience in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Deep expertise in at least two future-tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or related field
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight preferred
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals
- Experience with strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)