Job Description
Innovate Forward Inc. is seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in San Francisco where you'll lead the integration of cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotech innovations. This role demands a strategic thinker who can anticipate technological disruptions and translate them into actionable business advantages.
You will collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that position us at the forefront of digital transformation. We offer unparalleled opportunities to work with emerging technologies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) to identify strategic opportunities for 2026
- Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-driven insights
- Partner with R&D teams to evaluate emerging technologies for commercial viability
- Monitor global tech patents and academic breakthroughs to anticipate disruptions
- Drive adoption of agile methodologies in strategic planning processes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Proven track record of executing successful technology transformation projects
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and board members
- Prior work in high-growth tech sectors (SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech)