Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, driving innovation across emerging technologies including quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure.
As part of our elite R&D division, you'll collaborate with world-class engineers, futurists, and industry disruptors to develop next-generation solutions that redefine human potential. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas become reality, backed by industry-leading resources and a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in quantum AI, biotech integration, and decentralized systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with commercial viability post-2025
- Develop strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present future-tech frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Drive sustainable innovation metrics aligned with UN 2030 goals
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (quantum/AI/blockchain)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier-1 journals
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Demonstrated experience with scenario planning and disruption modeling
- Expertise in ethical AI frameworks and sustainable tech policy
- Portfolio of executed future-tech projects with measurable impact