Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial viability, transforming theoretical breakthroughs into market-defining solutions.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives in quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable AI while collaborating with MIT-caliber researchers and Fortune 500 partners. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including a quantum lab and neuro-interface testing facility.
This is more than a role – it's your chance to define how humanity interacts with technology by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and business reality, apply now.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Conduct horizon-scanning analyses of emerging tech trends and disruptors
- Translate complex scientific concepts into viable commercial applications
- Partner with academic institutions and government labs for breakthrough research
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio for 2026 technology initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field with 8+ years tech strategy experience
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Deep understanding of technological singularity implications for 2026
- Expertise in scenario planning and futures methodology frameworks
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier-1 journals
- Experience managing multi-million dollar R&D budgets
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management