Job Description
Innovate Forward Inc. is seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to shape our 2026 technology roadmap. As we pioneer next-gen solutions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, you'll lead strategic initiatives that define tomorrow's digital landscape. This hybrid role offers unparalleled impact at the intersection of innovation and business transformation.
Why Join Us?
- Lead cutting-edge projects with global reach
- Collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning researchers
- Competitive equity package in a unicorn-scale startup
- Flexible remote work with quarterly in-person innovation sprints
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and regulatory shifts
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum, neuromorphic, bio-computing)
- Design cross-functional innovation labs with Fortune 500 partners
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and board of directors
- Lead patent strategy for proprietary AI/ML architectures
- Forecast tech disruption risks and mitigation plans
- Mentor junior futurists in emerging tech methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or R&D leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 2026-focused research
- Proven success in scaling AI/quantum initiatives to production
- Published author in IEEE Nature or top-tier tech journals
- Experience with regulatory frameworks (NIST AI, EU AI Act)
- Proficiency in futures forecasting tools (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio of patented technologies or breakthrough innovations