Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as a 2026 Tech Visionary Strategist and architect the future of digital transformation. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking leader to map emerging technology trends and develop strategic roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive forces, from AI ethics to quantum computing, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers an unparalleled environment to shape tomorrow's tech landscape. You'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, produce high-impact scenario analyses, and drive cross-functional innovation sprints. This is your chance to influence how organizations navigate the accelerating convergence of biotechnology, Web3, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop integrated technology roadmaps aligning with organizational growth objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing strategies and risk mitigation
- Produce quantitative trend reports and predictive models for emerging tech adoption
- Coordinate with R&D teams to validate futuristic concepts against market realities
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present foresight frameworks to boards and investors with compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing multi-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, and decentralized systems
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities with visualization tools
- Published thought leadership in technology futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience scaling innovation programs in high-growth tech environments
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment (e.g., APF, Foresight Practitioner)