Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Technology Strategist and help architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap. This hybrid role combines strategic foresight with hands-on tech implementation in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer solutions that define tomorrow's digital frontier.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market evolution
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, neuro interfaces) for strategic opportunities
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping next-gen solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Oversee pilot programs for emerging technologies in production environments
- Author thought leadership publications on future tech paradigms
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership
- Proven experience forecasting tech market evolution
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism
- Experience managing multi-million dollar innovation budgets
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)