Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Innovation Horizon Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist who will drive our R&D roadmap through emerging paradigms like quantum computing, neural interfaces, and decentralized AI. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies while leading cross-functional innovation sprints.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology foresight and commercial viability, with a portfolio demonstrating transformative impact on future-facing initiatives. This hybrid-remote role offers unparalleled influence in shaping tomorrow's digital ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with emerging market trends (2026-2031)
- Lead strategic foresight workshops using horizon scanning and scenario planning methodologies
- Identify and evaluate breakthrough technologies with disruptive commercial potential
- Partner with product teams to integrate futuristic innovations into development pipelines
- Present compelling strategic narratives to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across organizational functions
- Curate an innovation ecosystem through industry partnerships and academic collaborations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation management with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in emerging tech trends (quantum computing, Web3, AGI)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, CFIP) or advanced degree in futures studies
- Portfolio showcasing successful implementation of future-oriented initiatives
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with complex technical concepts
- Experience building cross-functional innovation frameworks in matrix organizations
- Deep network within Silicon Valley's venture and research ecosystems
- Fluency in strategic planning methodologies (e.g., STEEP, Delphi)