Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and shape the future of innovation. We're seeking visionary strategists to architect solutions for the next decade of technological disruption. This role combines cutting-edge AI research, sustainable tech implementation, and human-centered design to solve global challenges by 2026. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing breakthrough technologies while maintaining ethical and environmental responsibility.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces exponential technologies, and has a proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps. You'll report directly to our Chief Innovation Officer and collaborate with industry pioneers, academic institutions, and government agencies to define the technological landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps covering AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions with 5+ year implementation horizons
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build partnerships with research labs and innovation accelerators
- Monitor geopolitical and environmental trends affecting long-term tech strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism roles
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven experience developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism
- Published research in peer-reviewed tech/innovation journals
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and ESG principles
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning abilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future tech adoption