Job Description
Join our elite 2026 Strategic Futurist team at Horizon Innovations Inc., where we're architecting tomorrow's breakthroughs today. As a visionary leader, you'll spearhead cutting-edge initiatives that redefine industry standards. This high-impact role demands a blend of analytical brilliance and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources and collaborative freedom. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley veterans in an environment that encourages bold experimentation. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and a $15,000 annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic roadmaps for next-gen technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum computing applications
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging AI and biotech disruptions
- Present findings to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Author white papers on sustainable tech futures published in MIT Technology Review
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and scenario planning
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants through federal and private channels
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years experience in strategic innovation or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Track record of securing federal innovation grants (SBIR/STTR)
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and data visualization tools
- Deep knowledge of global tech policy and regulatory landscapes
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic preferred for international partnerships