Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Emerging Tech Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and spearhead innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, requiring you to anticipate industry shifts and translate them into actionable business opportunities.
Why Pioneer With Us?
- Lead groundbreaking projects shaping the next decade of tech evolution
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO scaling unicorn
- Flexible hybrid work with Austin's premier tech hub facilities
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Conduct horizon scanning across quantum, synthetic biology, and neuromorphic computing domains
- Design and lead proof-of-concept projects for emerging tech integration
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Build and manage a global network of technology pioneers and research institutions
- Author forward-looking industry reports featured in TechCrunch and WSJ
- Mentor cross-functional teams in emerging technology adoption frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or venture capital with future-tech focus
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- PhD or equivalent in computational science, physics, or biotechnology
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Portfolio of implemented future-tech initiatives generating >$10M revenue