Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a Future Technology Strategist and architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary thinkers to lead our 2026 technology roadmap, blending AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation to solve humanity's greatest challenges. This role sits at the intersection of R&D and market disruption, where your insights will directly shape product development and industry standards.
Our Austin hub offers a collaborative environment where breakthrough ideas thrive. You'll partner with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability task forces to prototype solutions that redefine technological possibility. If you thrive at the edge of what's next, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Identify emerging tech trends through patent analysis, academic partnerships, and global innovation scouting
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies for C-suite executives
- Drive sustainability initiatives in tech development, reducing e-waste by 40% through circular design principles
- Represent the company at Davos, CES, and IEEE summits to shape industry discourse
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and ethical tech deployment
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in emerging tech forecasting
- Proven track record in commercializing breakthrough technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies with peer-reviewed publications
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Experience leading $10M+ R&D initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in ethical AI frameworks and UN Sustainable Development Goals alignment
- Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement