Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Tech Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This role blends deep technical acumen with forward-thinking business strategy to position us at the vanguard of technological evolution.
As a key member of our Future Labs division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethics researchers, and biotech innovators. We offer unparalleled resources, competitive equity, and the autonomy to explore breakthrough ideas that will define 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology) and develop 5-year strategic implementation plans
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Identify disruptive market opportunities and build investment frameworks for next-gen technologies
- Present futuristic roadmaps to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Develop ethical frameworks for responsible AI and automation deployment
- Create thought leadership content through whitepapers and industry keynotes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in tech strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Proven track record of launching technology-driven initiatives
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with futures research methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Strong network within Silicon Valley and global tech ecosystems
- Published author or speaker at major tech conferences