Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Technology Strategist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. Shape AI ethics, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech infrastructure for the next decade. Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions while maintaining ethical governance frameworks. This role requires blending deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to navigate emerging paradigms like neuromorphic computing and decentralized autonomous organizations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum, AI, and biotech integration
- Lead ethics committees for autonomous systems and generative AI deployment
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging threats and opportunities in 2026 tech landscape
- Partner with VPs to align innovation initiatives with UN SDGs and ESG goals
- Design resilient infrastructure for metaverse and spatial computing ecosystems
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Present quarterly strategic briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in IEEE or Nature on emerging technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Certified in AI governance frameworks (e.g., IEEE 7000 series)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio of implemented future-tech strategies with measurable ROI
- Fluency in Python, R, and scenario planning software (e.g., AnyLogic)
- Deep understanding of climate-tech convergence points