Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Innovations Inc. – where tomorrow begins today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. Join our elite team in San Francisco and lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of emerging technologies, market disruption, and human-centric design. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and creative problem-solving to position our company at the vanguard of 2026's digital frontier.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify breakthrough opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and our strategic pivot toward quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial reality, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 5-year strategic vision for 2026 technology adoption across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Build strategic partnerships with Silicon Valley startups, academic institutions, and global R&D labs
- Present futuristic roadmaps and market disruption scenarios to executive leadership and investors
- Champion ethical tech frameworks and sustainable innovation practices in product development
- Mentor next-generation talent in futurism methodologies and strategic technology forecasting
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products in emerging tech sectors (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Deep expertise in technology forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi analysis, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Futures Studies, or MBA with tech specialization
- Exceptional command of emerging tech trends: generative AI, quantum computing, neurotech, climate tech
- Credibility within the global innovation ecosystem (e.g., speaker at CES, Web Summit, or Davos)
- Portfolio demonstrating strategic technology roadmaps successfully implemented
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and strategic modeling frameworks