Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with market foresight, driving initiatives that will redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and transform ambitious concepts into scalable solutions.
Why InnovateNext? We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and a culture where your ideas shape tomorrow. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and hackathon spaces for rapid prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology adoption roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Analyze emerging tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities for market expansion
- Lead strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry pioneers
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proofing methodologies
- Manage $2M+ R&D budgets for experimental projects
- Produce quarterly tech foresight reports for C-suite decision-making
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic tech roles with proven 3-5 year roadmap execution
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (e.g., generative AI, AR/VR)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful tech commercialization
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools (e.g., Porter's Five Forces, SWOT)
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals