Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 to architect the technological frontier. As a Future Technologies Strategist, you'll identify and commercialize innovations that will define 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader to bridge emerging technologies with market-ready solutions, driving our position at the vanguard of progress.
This role demands strategic foresight, technical acumen, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps that anticipate societal shifts, regulatory landscapes, and breakthrough capabilities in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable systems.
Responsibilities
- Scan global tech ecosystems to identify disruptive innovations with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with market trends and organizational goals
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives to prototype and validate emerging solutions
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry leaders
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives to inform long-term investment decisions
- Monitor ethical, regulatory, and societal implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in at least two future-tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech)
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven scenario planning experience
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Published thought leadership on technological transformation