Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape as our lead 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging technologies and design breakthrough solutions for the post-2025 digital frontier. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can transform speculative concepts into actionable blueprints that will redefine industries.
Join our elite innovation lab where you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers and AI architects to architect the next technological paradigm. Your strategic foresight will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position us as the undisputed leader in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps for 2026+ digital transformation initiatives
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in identifying and integrating breakthrough innovations (quantum, neural interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Develop predictive market models for emerging tech adoption curves across verticals
- Conduct scenario planning for disruptive technological shifts and geopolitical impacts
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board members with compelling data visualizations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of human-machine symbiosis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy with demonstrable impact on future-focused initiatives
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurism (PhD preferred)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies: quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence
- Proven track record of translating theoretical models into commercial applications
- Exceptional analytical skills with mastery of predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Global thought leadership with 50+ keynote presentations at premier tech forums
- Experience securing $10M+ innovation budgets and managing R&D portfolios