Job Description
InnovateNext Labs is seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to shape the technological landscape of 2026. As we pioneer next-generation solutions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, we need a leader who can anticipate industry shifts and drive innovation. Join our elite team in San Francisco to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's realities.
This role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight. You'll collaborate with global R&D teams, patent emerging technologies, and present disruptive blueprints to C-suite executives. If you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge research and market disruption, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and map emerging technology trends (2026-2030) across AI, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Develop patentable innovation roadmaps aligned with global sustainability goals
- Lead cross-functional prototyping sprints with engineering and design teams
- Present strategic whitepapers to investors and industry consortiums
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental technology initiatives
- Partner with academic institutions to commercialize lab-scale breakthroughs
- Drive thought leadership through keynote speeches and published research
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging technologies
- Proven track record of launching commercialized innovations
- Expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, or climate tech
- Executive-level presentation skills with 50+ stakeholder engagements
- Published research in IEEE or Nature journals
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/Java)
- Global network of technology innovators and VCs