Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect next-gen solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. This role requires strategic foresight to anticipate industry shifts and develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D initiatives, and present breakthrough concepts to global stakeholders. Our culture thrives on bold ideas, rapid prototyping, and moonshot thinking. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's world today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Lead quantum computing integration projects with Fortune 500 partners
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech threats and opportunities
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and investment committees
- Manage $5M+ R&D portfolio for experimental tech initiatives
- Author thought leadership published in IEEE and Nature journals
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in futurism/forecasting
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Future Studies
- Published research in quantum AI or sustainable tech (top-tier journals)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation tools
- Track record of implementing future-tech roadmaps (2018-2025)
- Security clearance for government-contracted projects