Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech to redefine human progress. This role demands radical imagination paired with executable strategy, offering unparalleled influence in Silicon Valley's most ambitious R&D ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum AI, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Lead cross-functional labs prototyping 2026-era solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive global tech trends
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and venture partners
- Mentor next-gen innovators in our Future Foundry program
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through visionary proposals
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic tech innovation with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in Nature/Science on future technologies
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (Gartner/Hype Cycle)
- Proven track record scaling R&D budgets $100M+
- PhD in Computational Physics, Systems Engineering, or Futurist Studies
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- TED-level public speaking credentials