Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, bridging emerging innovations with market-ready solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll shape how humanity interacts with next-gen technologies while driving sustainable growth in a rapidly transforming digital landscape.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight and execution, leveraging AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence to solve humanity's most pressing challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and global policymakers to build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology roadmap integrating quantum AI, neuro-interfaces, and sustainable energy solutions
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives with $50M+ annual innovation budget
- Forge strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and Fortune 100 enterprises
- Present disruptive frameworks at Davos, CES, and UN Technology Summits
- Oversee patent portfolios for 200+ emerging technologies
- Mentor a 25-person multidisciplinary team of PhDs and industry veterans
- Drive ethical AI frameworks aligned with EU AI Act and US federal guidelines
Qualifications
- 15+ years in emerging tech strategy with 5+ years in C-suite or VP-level roles
- Published author in Nature/Science on quantum computing or biotech convergence
- Proven track record scaling tech ventures from concept to $1B+ valuation
- Deep expertise in generative AI, blockchain 3.0, and climate tech
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Patent portfolio with 50+ granted innovations
- Advanced degree from Stanford/MIT/Caltech with specialization in computational physics or synthetic biology