Job Description
InnovateCorp Labs seeks a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. Join our elite R&D division in shaping how businesses harness emerging technologies like quantum computing, advanced AI, and biometric interfaces. This role demands a blend of technical foresight and commercial acumen to transform cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align technology investments with long-term business objectives, while identifying disruptive opportunities across industries. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly influence product development cycles spanning 3-5 years.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2026 horizon) and assess commercial viability for enterprise applications
- Develop cross-functional technology roadmaps integrating AI, IoT, and quantum computing
- Lead strategic initiatives with R&D, product, and engineering teams to prototype future solutions
- Present technology forecasts and recommendations to executive stakeholders and investors
- Monitor competitive landscapes and regulatory shifts affecting long-term tech adoption
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and startups for technology scouting
- Drive innovation workshops to identify breakthrough opportunities in adjacent markets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with 8+ years tech strategy experience
- Proven track record in developing technology roadmaps with 3+ year implementation cycles
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biometric systems
- Strong financial modeling skills for technology ROI analysis
- Exceptional stakeholder management with C-suite experience
- Prior work with emerging technology commercialization (patents preferred)
- Published research or speaking engagements at tech conferences
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences