Job Description
Join NextGen Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries over the next decade. This pivotal role requires blending cutting-edge technological foresight with business acumen to steer our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond.
As a key member of our executive innovation council, you'll collaborate with global R&D teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, and translate emerging trends into actionable strategies. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly shape products impacting billions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap aligning with emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions with 3-5 year deployment horizons
- Analyze global tech patents, academic research, and market signals to identify disruptive opportunities
- Present strategic innovation briefings to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Manage $15M+ annual innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and industry pioneers
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-readiness across all departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership with proven impact on future tech adoption
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (e.g., AGI, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of 15+ technical professionals
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and technology forecasting models
- Track record of commercializing breakthrough innovations with $10M+ revenue impact
- Global network of tech innovators and academic researchers