Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate industry disruptions, emerging trends, and transformative technologies that will redefine our world by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to shape breakthrough initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human augmentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to forecast 2026 industry disruptions and opportunities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present future-vision frameworks to investors, partners, and executive leadership
- Establish ethical guardrails for next-gen AI and autonomous systems
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-tech capabilities into development pipelines
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 tech landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurism consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, AGI, nanotech, or biodesign
- Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech strategy (IEEE, HBR, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Technology Policy, Systems Thinking, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Futures Research (AFS) or Technology Foresight