Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging innovations into market-defining products. You'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, AI ethicists, and sustainability architects to shape humanity's technological trajectory.
Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and relentless innovation. Enjoy competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a state-of-the-art workplace in downtown San Francisco where your ideas will directly impact industries from healthcare to space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and organizational vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (quantum AI, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage innovation incubator programs with $5M+ annual budget
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Drive ethical frameworks for emerging technologies deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy with 5+ in emerging tech leadership roles
- Proven track record launching breakthrough products (quantum, AI, or biotech preferred)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional stakeholder management across technical and executive domains
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience scaling global R&D operations in high-growth environments