Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This strategic role demands a blend of cutting-edge technical acumen and forward-thinking innovation to define our product roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to transform emerging concepts into market-defining solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and reality, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute technology roadmaps spanning 2026-2035 horizon
- Lead research in quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence
- Partner with venture capital to identify and incubate breakthrough startups
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for global tech policy shifts
- Deliver keynote presentations at industry summits on future tech paradigms
- Mentor internal innovation labs on exponential technology adoption
- Secure patents for proprietary 2026-era technological methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in emerging technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting market-defining tech trends
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism
- Expertise in at least three emerging domains (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Published author in technology forecasting or innovation journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Strong network with DARPA, NASA, or MIT Media Lab connections
- Certification in exponential technology management preferred