Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to lead our exploration of emerging innovations, drive product roadmaps, and align our R&D with market evolution. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and strategic execution to position us at the forefront of next-gen solutions.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, connects disparate tech trends into coherent strategies, and translates complex innovations into actionable business plans. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to incubate breakthrough technologies while ensuring ethical deployment and scalability.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast market impacts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for R&D investments aligned with 5-year innovation horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and competitive gaps
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready capabilities into core offerings
- Present technology foresight insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation pipeline success and ROI
- Maintain competitive intelligence through global tech ecosystem scanning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or corporate innovation roles
- Proven track record of launching products/services based on future tech trends
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains (e.g., generative AI, spatial computing)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with tech focus
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management (e.g., CFIP, CSM)
- Experience with scenario planning and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-tech initiatives