Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires blending cutting-edge foresight with pragmatic execution to transform emerging trends into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to shape our next-generation product ecosystem, ensuring we maintain industry leadership in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science, business strategy, and human-centric design. You'll analyze convergence patterns across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech to identify high-impact opportunities. This hybrid technical-strategic position offers autonomy to explore moonshot concepts while delivering measurable outcomes through structured innovation frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market trends and business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (quantum, AGI, neurotech)
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Translate technical capabilities into marketable product propositions
- Present foresight insights to executive leadership and investor boards
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline maturity and ROI
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR)
- MBA or advanced degree in technology/computer science preferred
- Experience with futures methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi studies)
- Strong business acumen with P&L responsibility
- Exceptional communication skills for technical/non-technical stakeholders