Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's technological landscape. As a 2026 Tech Futurist, you'll architect strategies that position our organization for the next paradigm shift. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, incubate disruptive innovations, and drive our roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to transform possibilities into market leadership.
Located in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with elite engineers, product pioneers, and industry disruptors. We offer unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech frontiers. If you're passionate about shaping how humanity interacts with technology by 2026, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across quantum, AI, and biotech domains
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions
- Analyze global tech trends and geopolitical impacts on digital transformation
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with measurable ROI tracking
- Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA JPL
- Author thought leadership pieces on future technology ethics and adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, R&D leadership, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record in launching market-defining innovations (3+ examples)
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI governance
- Executive-level presentation skills with Fortune 500 experience
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution with tech specialization
- Published author in IEEE Spectrum, Nature Futures, or similar journals
- Fluency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for trend modeling