Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs to shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our R&D initiatives into emerging frontiers like quantum computing, biotech integration, and sustainable AI systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with forward-thinking business acumen to position our company at the vanguard of innovation.
As a key member of our executive team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability experts to develop roadmaps for transformative technologies. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science, policy, and market disruption.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum computing applications and AI-ethics frameworks
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen biotech interfaces and neurotech solutions
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, CERN, and global sustainability initiatives
- Present disruptive tech strategies to Fortune 500 boards and UN innovation summits
- Drive patent portfolios for breakthrough technologies in carbon capture and fusion energy
- Forecast market disruption vectors for Web4.0 and decentralized autonomous systems
- Mentor a team of PhD researchers in emerging fields like synthetic biology and quantum AI
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computational Biology, or equivalent with 10+ years industry experience
- Proven track record in scaling R&D from concept to commercialization (3+ exits/acquisitions)
- Deep expertise in futures forecasting methodologies and scenario planning
- Published research in Nature/Science on disruptive technologies with 500+ citations
- Fluency in policy frameworks for emerging tech (EU AI Act, US CHIPS Act)
- Experience securing $50M+ in government innovation grants and venture capital
- Strong network with DARPA, Breakthrough Prize Foundation, and World Economic Forum
- Certification in Quantum Computing Architecture (IBM/Qiskit) and Bioinformatics