Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive disruptive innovation across emerging domains. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to anticipate market shifts, align R&D priorities with business objectives, and lead cross-functional teams in building next-generation solutions.
At our Austin headquarters, you'll collaborate with world-class engineers, designers, and product leaders to transform ambitious concepts into tangible products that shape tomorrow. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that rewards bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to develop 2026 innovation strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating future-facing products
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental projects
- Partner with venture capital firms to scout disruptive startups
- Develop patent portfolios protecting core 2026 technology assets
- Represent the company at global tech summits and industry forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, product innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record launching market-defining products
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi analysis, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- Deep knowledge of Web3, AGI, or climate tech ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Experience managing distributed R&D teams across multiple time zones
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals