Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Technology Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This role demands a strategic mind who can transform theoretical possibilities into actionable innovation, driving our company's position as an industry disruptor. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present groundbreaking strategies to our board of directors. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies with 2026 market potential (quantum computing, neural interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps aligned with 5-year business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investors
- Monitor global tech patents, academic research, and venture capital trends
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Produce annual 'State of 2026 Technology' forecast reports
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Innovation Management, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Published thought leadership in tech journals (e.g., Nature Futures, IEEE Spectrum)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their socioeconomic impacts
- Experience presenting to Fortune 500 boards and C-suite executives
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies and foresight frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful technology commercialization initiatives