Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, strategic planning, and innovation leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining solutions.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and industry disruptors to identify paradigm-shifting technologies. You'll develop actionable frameworks that position our company as the industry's thought leader while ensuring ethical implementation and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) and their market impact through 2026
- Develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives and industry disruption
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-driven risk/reward analysis
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and technology pioneers
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing 3-5 year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, or neurotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with focus on technology management
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level strategy
- Certifications in technology foresight or innovation management (e.g., CFTE, IFTF)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology commercialization or ecosystem building