Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a Future Technology Strategist and architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary minds to pioneer next-gen solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. Shape our R&D roadmap while collaborating with global industry leaders to redefine human-machine interaction.
What You'll Accomplish: Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year technology roadmaps, secure multi-million dollar innovation grants, and publish thought leadership in top-tier tech journals. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms futuristic concepts into scalable realities.
Responsibilities
- Architect technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruption
- Secure and manage $5M+ in R&D funding from federal and private sources
- Lead quantum-AI hybrid system prototyping initiatives
- Publish quarterly trend analyses in IEEE and Nature journals
- Mentor PhD fellows in emerging tech ethics frameworks
- Partner with UN SDG teams for sustainable tech implementation
- Develop patent portfolios for breakthrough innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic technology planning for Fortune 500 firms
- Published research in top-tier AI/quantum publications
- Proven grant acquisition ($3M+ in federal funding)
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation tools
- Global network of tech innovation stakeholders
- Track record of launching commercialized AI/quantum products