Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology while translating emerging trends into actionable business opportunities.
As our bridge between today's capabilities and tomorrow's possibilities, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global tech partners to shape product roadmaps that position us as industry pioneers. This hybrid remote/onsite position offers unparalleled influence in defining the technological landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive technology roadmaps mapping 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging tech opportunities
- Conduct horizon scanning for breakthrough innovations in AI and biotech
- Translate technical feasibility into strategic business recommendations
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present future-vision insights to executive stakeholders and investors
- Monitor global tech policy implications affecting 2026 adoption curves
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing/AI/biotech convergence
- Published research or patents in forward-looking technologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on innovation pipelines
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism