Job Description
Join our visionary team at HorizonEdge Solutions to architect the future of innovation. As a 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead, you'll spearhead groundbreaking research and development initiatives that redefine industry standards. This role demands a forward-thinker who can translate emerging technologies into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with elite AI researchers, quantum computing specialists, and sustainability architects to build the next decade's most disruptive solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for autonomous systems integration
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech convergence
- Design ethical frameworks for AI governance and human-machine symbiosis protocols
- Present future scenario analyses to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Drive R&D partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and global innovation labs
- Author white papers on sustainable tech transitions and circular economy models
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 10+ years experience
- Proven track record in launching exponential technology ventures
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, blockchain 3.0, and climate tech
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on digital transformation
- Certification in Systems Thinking and Ethical AI Design
- Portfolio of published future-state models or innovation frameworks