Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the future of human-technology symbiosis. We seek a visionary who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for our next-generation digital ecosystems. This role sits at the intersection of quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and sustainable AI, requiring you to lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping solutions for 2030 and beyond.
As a thought leader at our San Francisco R&D hub, you'll partner with NASA, MIT, and the World Economic Forum to shape global innovation roadmaps. Your work will directly influence how humanity navigates the 2026 paradigm shift—where biotech meets machine intelligence and climate resilience becomes a technological imperative.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for 2026+ technological inflection points
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for quantum-AI convergence systems
- Author annual 'State of the Future' reports for Fortune 100 clients
- Design neuro-ethical guidelines for next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Manage $2M+ R&D budget for experimental sustainability tech
- Mentor PhD fellows in futurism methodologies at our partner universities
- Curate TED-style 'Future Horizons' conferences for industry leaders
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent thought leadership
- 10+ years in strategic innovation at top-tier tech/labs (e.g., DeepMind, XPRIZE)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism journals (e.g., 'Futures')
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects from concept to impact
- Fluency in systems modeling tools (AnyLogic, Stella)
- Security clearance-level background checks for high-stakes projects