Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market disruption, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape industries.
What You'll Do:
- Develop 5-year technology adoption frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints
- Partner with R&D on next-gen prototypes
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members
- Drive patent strategy for emerging tech domains
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive 2026-2030 technology strategy aligned with business objectives
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, synthetic biology) for commercial viability
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive market shifts
- Collaborate with engineering teams on proof-of-concept development
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and investors
- Manage innovation portfolio with ROI-focused prioritization
- Establish partnerships with academic and industry research institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Proven track record of scaling technology ventures
- Certification in futures thinking or technology foresight (e.g., Foresight Practitioner)
- Experience with patent strategy and IP commercialization
- Exceptional presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Portfolio of successful technology commercialization projects