Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the 2026 digital landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to lead our next-generation innovation initiatives. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how industries will transform by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global tech partners to develop actionable roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your opportunity to redefine tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions with quantum computing integration
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging tech disruptors before market adoption
- Design ethical frameworks for AI deployment in regulated industries
- Present strategic briefings to executive boards and investor coalitions
- Manage innovation sprints with MIT and Stanford research partnerships
- Author thought leadership publications on tech convergence trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Proven track record developing 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AI governance, or climate tech
- Experience leading cross-continental R&D initiatives
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight (e.g., from APF)
- Published research in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Fluency in Mandarin or German for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented tech transformation projects