Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role bridges emerging innovations with market readiness, driving our position as an industry disruptor. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with elite teams to transform futuristic concepts into scalable solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology adoption frameworks for quantum computing, biotech, and AI integration
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Develop strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Create executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in next-gen tech
- Drive ethics-by-design protocols for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Maintain competitive intelligence through patent analysis and startup ecosystem mapping
Qualifications
- 8+ years in technology strategy or emerging tech product management
- Deep expertise in at least two future-tech domains (quantum, neuromorphic, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching technologies with 3+ year market horizons
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Certification in emerging tech foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning)
- Experience securing $5M+ innovation budgets with ROI projections
- Strong network within DARPA, IEEE, or similar innovation ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in future-tech publications (e.g., Nature Futures)