Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and spearhead our next-generation innovation roadmap. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect solutions that will define the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role requires deep technical acumen combined with forward-thinking business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for strategic implementation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to develop 2026 product roadmaps
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend forecasts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 tech predictions
- Mentor innovation teams on future-proofing methodologies
- Competitive analysis against next-gen disruptors
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech innovation with proven 5-year horizon planning
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Published work on future technology trends (2020-2025)
- Experience scaling AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for emerging tech
- Portfolio of implemented future-focused initiatives