Job Description
Shape the future with InnovateNext Labs—a pioneer in quantum-adjacent technologies. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Future Tech Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next tech paradigm shift. Join our Austin-based R&D hub where your insights will directly influence products that redefine human-machine interaction.
Your Impact: Lead cross-disciplinary teams to identify, validate, and commercialize emerging technologies with 2026 market-readiness. Drive innovation at the intersection of AI ethics, neuromorphic computing, and decentralized systems while mentoring next-gen talent in our state-of-the-art FutureWorks campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology adoption roadmaps for quantum-secure communications and autonomous swarm systems
- Lead market analysis of nascent tech ecosystems (e.g., synthetic biology interfaces, quantum-resistant cryptography)
- Partner with C-suite to align R&D investments with 2026 regulatory landscapes and societal shifts
- Curate annual 'Tech Horizon' summit featuring Nobel laureates and startup pioneers
- Architect patent portfolios for breakthrough innovations in edge-AI and neuro-symbolic computing
- Champion ethical AI frameworks for next-gen biometric authentication systems
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Materials Physics with 10+ years in tech strategy
- Proven track record commercializing emerging tech (quantum, AGI, or biotech focus)
- Deep expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Published thought leadership in Nature/Science on technology adoption curves
- Experience securing $50M+ in public-private R&D partnerships
- Fluency in regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27090, EU AI Act)
- Portfolio of launched products with >1M users leveraging frontier tech