Job Description
Shape tomorrow's digital landscape as a Futurist Technology Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking visionary minds to architect the next wave of transformative technologies for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite R&D division to pioneer quantum computing applications, AI ethics frameworks, and immersive metaverse ecosystems. This senior role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to drive multi-billion dollar innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with emerging industry trends and market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for quantum-resistant cryptography and neuro-interfaced systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for breakthrough innovations in synthetic biology and decentralized autonomous organizations
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate futuristic technologies into enterprise digital transformation
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on the societal impact of 2026's technological inflection points
- Manage $15M+ innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI analysis for moonshot projects
- Represent the company at global tech summits and policy forums shaping future technology governance
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology with 8+ years of strategic planning experience
- Proven track record in launching quantum computing or AI initiatives at scale
- Deep expertise in exponential technology trends (blockchain, biotech, nanotech) and their convergence
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight methodologies
- Exceptional data modeling skills for simulating complex socio-technical systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal grants and private funding for emerging tech R&D
- Portfolio of published research on technology's long-term societal implications