Job Description
Shape the future with us! Future Horizons Inc. seeks a visionary 2026 Innovation Lead to spearhead our next-generation technology initiatives. Join our elite team in Austin to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands strategic foresight, technical excellence, and a passion for turning tomorrow's possibilities into today's reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 technology roadmap aligned with market evolution and industry disruption
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling next-gen solutions (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Identify emerging market trends and competitive threats to inform strategic pivots
- Secure $10M+ in innovation funding through stakeholder presentations and investor pitches
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure 2026 readiness and innovation ROI
- Mentor senior engineers and product strategists on future-forward methodologies
- Collaborate with global R&D centers to accelerate technology transfer
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech innovation with proven 5+ year strategic planning track record
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Executive experience scaling tech products to $50M+ ARR
- Published thought leadership in technology futurism or innovation strategy
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution with specialization in technology management
- Fluency in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Portfolio of launched products with 3+ years of market validation