Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary leader to shape our innovation roadmap for the next technological epoch. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer breakthrough solutions that redefine industries and prepare our organization for the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging tech paradigms, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and develop strategic frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. This is your opportunity to transform theoretical possibilities into market-disrupting realities while mentoring next-generation tech pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 digital transformation goals
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and decentralized systems
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with trillion-dollar market potential
- Develop patentable frameworks for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Present strategic tech foresight to investors and board members quarterly
- Build and mentor an elite innovation lab of PhD-level researchers
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government tech consortia
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Emerging Technology with 10+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals on future tech trends (2018-2023)
- Proven track record of commercializing breakthrough technologies
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech
- Experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs on digital transformation
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex tech ecosystems
- Public speaking engagements at global tech conferences (Web Summit, CES, etc.)