Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation ecosystem. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, commercial acumen, and disruptive thinking to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's reality.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for integrating future technologies into enterprise operations
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Conduct scenario planning for technological disruptions and market shifts
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and global tech leaders
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Monitor regulatory landscapes and ethical implications of future tech adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, etc.)
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused technologies
- Executive-level communication with ability to articulate complex concepts
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business (PhD preferred)
- Experience building and scaling innovation labs or corporate ventures
- Published thought leadership in technology futurism or innovation strategy