Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we architect the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to define our next-generation product roadmap and drive innovation in emerging fields like quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. This senior role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate future trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead R&D initiatives, and shape our position as an industry pioneer in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 5-year technology strategy aligned with market trends and business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive innovations and competitive threats
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish KPIs for future tech initiatives and track innovation ROI
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Drive adoption of agile methodologies for long-term innovation cycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, product innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in emerging technology adoption (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Strong financial acumen for innovation budgeting and ROI analysis
- Published thought leadership in future tech publications
- Certification in innovation management or strategic foresight preferred
- Experience scaling technology roadmaps from concept to market launch