Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, merging AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech to solve humanity's grand challenges. This role empowers you to shape the digital frontier while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps integrating emerging fields (quantum AI, bio-digital interfaces)
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate 2026-era solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum hardware and synthetic biology startups
- Present future-tech frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive R&D initiatives focused on climate-positive technological innovation
- Monitor geopolitical tech trends and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 deployments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with 5+ years in emerging tech
- Proven track record leading quantum/AI initiatives at scale
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, or related field
- Published thought leadership in IEEE Nature or equivalent
- Fluency in Web3.0 and decentralized governance models
- Security clearance for classified research collaboration