Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market disruption, shaping how humanity interacts with AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while establishing thought leadership through industry publications and keynote presentations. Our dynamic environment rewards bold thinkers who thrive at the intersection of science and imagination.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for quantum computing and AI convergence
- Lead R&D initiatives in neural interface and bio-integrated systems
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify emerging tech startups
- Present future-state scenarios to C-suite executives and government bodies
- Manage $2M+ annual innovation budget for experimental projects
- Author white papers on metaverse economics and decentralized governance
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years in tech strategy with 3+ years in futurism/foresight roles
- Published work in IEEE Spectrum or MIT Technology Review
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning techniques
- Proficiency in Python for data-driven trend modeling
- Experience with quantum computing architectures (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Demonstrated track record of patenting breakthrough innovations
- Security clearance preferred for government collaboration projects