Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market disruption, ensuring our leadership in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech by 2026. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D initiatives, and transform futuristic concepts into scalable solutions that redefine industries.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for experimentation and rapid prototyping. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated time for horizon-scanning research. This is your chance to shape the technological landscape before it happens.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation strategy across quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead high-impact R&D initiatives with $5M+ annual budgets and 15+ cross-functional teams
- Identify emerging tech trends and competitive threats through proprietary foresight methodologies
- Architect patentable solutions in neuromorphic computing and climate-resilient infrastructure
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members with 95% adoption rate targets
- Mentor a team of 8 futurists and PhD researchers in rapid prototyping cycles
- Establish industry partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and top-tier research universities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech innovation with 5+ years in emerging tech (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of launching commercialized future-tech products with $10M+ ARR
- PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting frameworks (e.g., Delphi method)
- Deep knowledge of regulatory landscapes for AI, space tech, and synthetic biology
- Exceptional stakeholder management with Fortune 500 executives and government agencies
- Prior experience scaling tech teams from 10 to 100+ members
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals