Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the digital frontier of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary strategists to define how emerging technologies will reshape industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic implementation planning, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate tech startups while translating complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 clients.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing 2026 technology adoption frameworks
- Pioneer proprietary methodologies for predicting technology inflection points
- Deliver keynote presentations at global tech summits on future tech trajectories
- Author Horizon's annual 'State of 2026 Technology' report
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for AI, quantum, and biotech convergence by 2026
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Coordinate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on future tech scenarios
- Produce 2026 technology readiness assessments for enterprise clients
- Lead workshops on 'Preparing for the 2026 Digital Singularity'
- Build partnerships with NASA JPL and DARPA for emerging tech validation
- Author thought leadership pieces in Wired and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- 7+ years in technology strategy with Fortune 500 experience
- Published research on AI governance or quantum computing applications
- Deep expertise in exponential technology forecasting methodologies
- Portfolio of 2026+ technology scenario planning projects
- Fluency in at least one emerging tech domain (quantum/neuro/bio)
- Experience advising C-suite on technology disruption readiness