Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technological landscape today as Horizon Innovations seeks a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist. In this pivotal role, you'll architect breakthrough solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. Join our elite R&D division to redefine human-machine collaboration and pioneer the digital frontier of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop long-term technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI and IoT systems
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology) for commercial viability
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human augmentation
- Present strategic insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on 5-year innovation incubation programs
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through grant proposals and partnerships
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 experience
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature journals
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for AI/autonomous systems
- Track record of launching breakthrough products with $100M+ impact
- Proficiency in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Fluency in Mandarin, Japanese, or German for global partnerships