Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to guide our R&D roadmap for the next quantum leap in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform theoretical innovations into market-disrupting solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
What You'll Achieve:
Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop 5-year strategic technology roadmaps, identify emerging disruptive trends through market analysis and academic partnerships, and establish governance frameworks for ethical AI deployment. Your insights will directly influence our $2B innovation portfolio and position us as the industry's thought leader in 2026 technology paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive technology roadmaps for 2026-2030 market disruption
- Conduct horizon scanning across AI, quantum computing, and neurotech domains
- Partner with VCs to identify and acquire breakthrough startups
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Present strategic foresight to Fortune 500 clients and board members
- Lead 15-person innovation lab in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Author industry-defining whitepapers on future technology trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or R&D leadership
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism preferred
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier journals
- Proven track record in scaling AI/ML systems to enterprise level
- Deep expertise in biotech convergence and sustainable tech
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis tools
- Strong network with academic institutions and tech labs
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation