Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll transform emerging technologies into market-defining products while leading cross-functional teams through complex digital transformations. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your strategic insights will directly shape industries worldwide.
We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and unparalleled opportunities to work alongside industry pioneers. If you're driven to solve tomorrow's challenges today, apply now and become the architect of our collective future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market evolution forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and deploying AI-driven solutions
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, AGI) for strategic integration
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for collaborative innovation
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board members with data-backed recommendations
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused technology investments
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward agile adoption of future-ready technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in emerging tech specialization
- Proven track record of launching market-defining tech products post-2020
- Expertise in at least 3 future-tech domains: AI, quantum computing, or biotech
- Strategic consulting or executive leadership experience in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Innovation
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting or disruption analysis
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP, CFS) or equivalent expertise