Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to spearhead our next-generation technology roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future trends into actionable business strategies while fostering a culture of radical innovation. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art labs and unparalleled resources for prototyping breakthrough solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
As a thought leader, you'll represent Horizon Labs at global tech summits and publish industry-shaping whitepapers. We value intellectual curiosity and reward disruptive thinking with competitive compensation and equity. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's reality today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap aligned with market trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling breakthrough solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Present strategic briefings to board members and key stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget and vendor ecosystem
- Establish partnerships with leading research institutions
- Drive patent development and intellectual property strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies and future forecasting methodologies
- Track record of launching commercially successful tech products
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals
- Experience managing R&D budgets exceeding $3M
- Certification in technology foresight or innovation management