Job Description
Join InnovateNext to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to bridge cutting-edge innovations with market-ready solutions. As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll define how emerging technologies reshape industries while driving tangible business impact. This role merges deep technical foresight with executive leadership in one of America's most dynamic tech ecosystems.
At InnovateNext, we don't adapt to change—we create it. Our Austin headquarters is where tomorrow's breakthroughs are incubated today. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, serial entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 partners to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining realities. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech, this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-gen solutions with Fortune 500 partners
- Conduct horizon-scanning across 15+ emerging tech domains to identify inflection points
- Translate technical capabilities into revenue streams through IP licensing and joint ventures
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite executives and board members quarterly
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets for experimental technology incubation
- Author white papers cited by IEEE and World Economic Forum on 2026 tech trends
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Quantum Computing, AI Ethics, or Future Studies with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (3+ exits/acquisitions)
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for frontier technologies across 15+ jurisdictions
- Published author in Nature/Science or equivalent peer-reviewed tech futurism publications
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation platforms (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Executive presence with experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs on technology disruption
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology forecasting accuracy (>85% precision)