Job Description
Join Innovate Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future of innovation. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, bridging emerging technologies with market disruption. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company as a global leader in the next wave of digital transformation.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll identify paradigm-shifting technologies, forecast market shifts, and translate futuristic insights into actionable business initiatives. You'll collaborate with R&D, product development, and venture capital partners to incubate breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce strategic white papers and executive briefings on future market landscapes
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for emerging tech scouting
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligning technological capabilities with business objectives
- Present future-focused strategies to C-suite executives and board members
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic factors affecting technological adoption timelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Strong background in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Experience with venture capital or corporate innovation labs
- Portfolio of published futurist research or technology forecasts
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon scanning, Delphi method, STEEP analysis)