Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and cross-functional leadership to shape industries before they evolve. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in an environment where ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technological vision roadmap through market trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Present strategic foresight insights to C-suite executives and board stakeholders quarterly
- Partner with R&D to accelerate lab-to-market cycles for breakthrough innovations
- Establish industry thought leadership via white papers, keynotes, and patent filings
- Oversee a $50M innovation fund allocation to high-impact 2026-focused projects
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, emerging tech, or innovation leadership roles
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies (e.g., quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Strong network within DARPA, NASA, or Fortune 100 innovation labs
- Published author in top-tier futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)