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 toward 2026. This pivotal role requires blending foresight with execution to position us at the nexus of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives while navigating the complex interplay between human-centric design and exponential technological growth.
Responsibilities
- Map technology evolution trajectories for 2026+ horizon across AI, biotech, and decentralized systems
- Develop future-proof architecture frameworks integrating quantum-resistant security paradigms
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on disruptive tech convergence points
- Establish ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Publish thought leadership on technological singularity mitigation strategies
- Drive patent portfolios for emerging tech commercialization pathways
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ years in future-focused roles
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (Moore's Law, Kurzweil projections)
- Published research in IEEE or Nature on emerging tech implications
- Certification in Futuology or Strategic Foresight (e.g., WFS certification)
- Proven experience scaling quantum/AI initiatives at enterprise level
- Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes for neurotech and synthetic biology
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Theory, or Futures Studies