Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate speculative concepts into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to shape our decade-long innovation agenda.
We offer unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, AI ethics, climate adaptation tech, and human augmentation. Your work will directly influence how 500M+ users interact with future ecosystems. This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to write the next chapter of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen technologies
- Identify emerging trends and disruptive threats via horizon scanning
- Present strategic visions to investors and board members
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Stanford Future Science Institute
- Build patent portfolios for breakthrough 2026-era technologies
- Mentor junior futurists and establish research frameworks
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or innovation management
- Published research in peer-reviewed future studies journals
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proven track record of commercializing speculative technologies
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, biotech, or AI ethics
- Experience securing $10M+ in future-focused R&D funding