Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotech foresight to define next-gen industry paradigms. Collaborate with C-suite executives to transform speculative innovation into market-leading solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams in exponential thinking.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptions (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI governance and human-machine symbiosis
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Present to Fortune 500 boards on future-proofing strategies
- Pioneer VR/AR metaverse ecosystems for enterprise training
Responsibilities
- Conduct quarterly technology trend analyses using predictive modeling tools
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Lead workshops on quantum computing applications in logistics and drug discovery
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout 2026-era startups
- Author white papers on human augmentation and neuro-interfaces
- Manage $5M R&D budget for experimental tech incubation
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and IEEE Future Horizons conferences
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in futurism/foresight roles
- PhD in Computational Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published author in IEEE Spectrum, MIT Technology Review, or Future Science
- Proficiency in trend forecasting tools (Gartner, Forrester, Trend Hunter)
- Experience with quantum algorithm development (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Portfolio of implemented exponential technology roadmaps
- Certification in AI Ethics (IEEE or ACM)
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic (for emerging markets)