Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends and build actionable roadmaps that will define the next generation of innovation. This role sits at the intersection of foresight engineering, market analysis, and product development, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they disrupt industries.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype 2026-ready solutions while maintaining a pulse on quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AI convergence. Your strategic insights will directly influence $500M+ R&D portfolios and shape our global tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technology disruptors across quantum, bioinformatics, and spatial computing domains
- Develop predictive frameworks for technology adoption curves and market saturation points
- Architect 5-year strategic roadmaps with clear KPIs and innovation gates
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on tech disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies
- Manage portfolio of 2026-focused innovation pilots with $10M+ annual budget
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA initiatives
- Author quarterly 'Tech Pulse 2026' briefs consumed by 200+ enterprise clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Physics, Systems Engineering, or Futurology (MS with 15+ years experience considered)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology forecasting for 2020-2025 initiatives
- Published research in IEEE Spectrum or Nature Futures journal
- Expertise in technology adoption modeling using Bass diffusion and Gartner Hype Cycle frameworks
- Experience leading $50M+ innovation portfolios in Fortune 500 environments
- Proficiency in Python for trend analysis and Monte Carlo simulations
- Clearances for working with classified DARPA projects preferred