Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary who will decode emerging trends, shape our 2026 technology roadmap, and transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. This executive role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision framework for AI-driven product ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating next-gen technologies
- Analyze global tech trends, patent landscapes, and market disruption vectors
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
- Present futuristic roadmaps to investors and board stakeholders
- Manage a $5M R&D portfolio for 2026 technology incubation projects
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging tech paradigms
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership within tech sector
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies (e.g., quantum computing, AGI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Exceptional data modeling skills with proficiency in Python/R
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech conferences
- Experience scaling teams from concept to market leadership
- Security clearance preferred for government-contract work