Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We seek a visionary strategist to anticipate technological disruptions, guide R&D investments, and shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 era. This pivotal role requires cross-functional leadership, foresight into emerging trends, and the ability to transform future concepts into actionable business strategies.
At Horizon Innovations, we empower our futurists with unparalleled resources, cutting-edge labs, and autonomy to explore uncharted technological territories. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, this is your opportunity to define the next decade of digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026+ market potential
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology foresight framework for the organization
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation strategy with business objectives
- Present future trend analyses to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and scenario planning
- Manage cross-functional teams prototyping next-gen solutions in emerging domains
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators for early-stage access
- Author thought leadership positioning Horizon as a 2026 technology pioneer
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist roles
- Proven track record anticipating and commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics, or climate tech
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario modeling capabilities
- PhD or equivalent in technology forecasting, systems engineering, or relevant field
- Published work in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation budgets