Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging trends, develop disruptive innovation frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams to transform cutting-edge concepts into market-defining solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ technology strategy roadmap aligning with market trends and business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating next-gen solutions (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Establish innovation governance frameworks for ethical tech deployment and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with C-suite to secure $50M+ R&D budgets for strategic initiatives
- Present technology foresight insights to investors and board members quarterly
- Mentor senior engineers and product leads in future-focused innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record launching breakthrough products with $100M+ market impact
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: generative AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight (e.g., AC/FTF)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Innovation
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation budgets
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation (patents, journals, conferences)
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and ethical frameworks