Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to pioneer breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and creative problem-solving to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into commercial reality.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including quantum computing labs, AI neural networks, and biotech incubators. This is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's breakthroughs today in a culture that values audacious thinking and rapid prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, engineering, and product teams
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Design and validate prototypes for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Secure partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists in technology forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, generative AI, synthetic biology
- Strong proficiency in scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- Experience with patent strategy and IP commercialization
- Published thought leadership in technology or futurism publications