Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary futurist to drive innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This pivotal role requires strategic foresight, technical expertise, and the ability to transform emerging possibilities into actionable roadmaps.
Why Join Us?
• Lead groundbreaking projects that will define the next decade
• Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers
• Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO growth stage company
• Flexible hybrid work model with unlimited PTO
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (quantum algorithms, neural interfaces, carbon-neutral AI)
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging scientific breakthroughs
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives at global innovation summits
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants from DARPA and NSF initiatives
- Mentor PhD fellows in emerging technology commercialization
- Author annual 'State of 2026 Technology' white papers
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in future-tech forecasting
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum/AI convergence
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in sustainable tech and ethical AI frameworks
- Experience securing federal research grants ($10M+ total)
- Fluency in Mandarin or German (for global collaboration)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year technology predictions