Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our R&D initiatives in emerging frontier technologies, ensuring our company remains at the vanguard of innovation. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, futuristic thinking, and commercial strategy to transform breakthrough concepts into market-leading solutions.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to develop 5-year technology roadmaps, secure $100M+ in research funding, and position our brand as the definitive voice on next-gen innovations. Your impact will shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-2030 technology strategy roadmap with quantifiable KPIs
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum computing, AGI, and biotech solutions
- Secure $100M+ in research grants from DARPA, NSF, and private innovation funds
- Author white papers on future tech trends for Fortune 500 executive briefings
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, CERN, and NASA JPL
- Present at Davos, Web Summit, and other global innovation forums
- Drive IP development targeting 50+ patents in emerging domains
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field with 10+ years R&D leadership
- Proven track record of securing $50M+ in research funding
- Published author in Nature/Science with 50+ citations in future tech domains
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AGI ethics, or synthetic biology
- Experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs on 5-year tech adoption curves
- Proficiency in futures forecasting using Delphi methods and horizon scanning
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Japanese for global stakeholder engagement