Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the next wave of digital transformation. We're seeking a visionary strategist to map emerging technologies and shape our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role requires blending technical foresight with business acumen to drive sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.
As a key member of our R&D leadership team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Our culture values bold thinking, data-driven decision-making, and relentless curiosity about what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruption
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Produce predictive analytics reports on industry transformation vectors
- Manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and investor boards
- Drive innovation portfolio prioritization based on 2026 market simulations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives (2018-2025)
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their business implications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Published thought leadership on digital transformation
- Experience with agile innovation frameworks and venture capital evaluation
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight preferred