Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Innovations Group, where we're architecting the future today. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to spearhead our next-generation innovation pipeline. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and commercial agility to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to navigate the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across industries
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum, AI, bio-IT) with commercial potential
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast market impacts and disruption vectors
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and investment committees
- Monitor global tech policy developments affecting innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, bioinformatics)
- Proven track record of forecasting technology trends with 80%+ accuracy
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurist Studies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy
- Global network of technology innovators and researchers