Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Innovation Strategist at FutureHorizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation technology roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. Join our elite team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to pioneer solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to incubate breakthrough concepts while collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026-ready technologies
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding for moonshot projects
- Present at global innovation summits including CES and Web Summit
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Secure strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA, and DARPA
- Lead incubation of 5+ breakthrough products with $500K+ budgets
- Present annual innovation forecast to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage patent portfolio targeting 50+ 2026-relevant filings
- Mentor junior futurists through FutureHorizon's Academy program
- Author white papers published in Nature Technology Review
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 3+ years in C-suite innovation roles
- Proven track record of launching products with 7-figure ARR
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published author in Harvard Business Review or similar tier
- Security clearance for government collaboration projects
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement