Job Description
Join our elite 2026 Visionary Lab at Horizon Innovations Inc., where we're architecting tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to spearhead groundbreaking research and development in next-generation technologies. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-disciplinary expertise, and a passion for shaping human progress. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policymakers to transform theoretical concepts into tangible innovations that will define 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and researchers in prototyping futuristic solutions
- Establish industry partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions
- Present findings at global conferences and publish in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $10M+ in research grants and venture capital funding
- Mentor junior futurists and build the next generation of innovation leaders
Qualifications
- PhD in Futuristics, Systems Theory, or related field with 10+ years of R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching technologies with 5+ years market impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technological forecasting
- Experience securing government grants and corporate innovation funding
- Published author or keynote speaker at Davos, TED, or equivalent forums
- Proficiency in Python, data visualization tools, and predictive modeling
- Portfolio of 3+ patented technologies or commercialized innovations