Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the blueprint for emerging technologies that will define the next decade. We're seeking visionary thinkers to bridge cutting-edge innovation with market disruption, transforming speculative concepts into tangible solutions.
Our multidisciplinary teams leverage quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence to solve humanity's grand challenges. This role demands radical imagination paired with pragmatic execution, shaping how humanity navigates the technological singularity.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (quantum AI, neurointerfaces, climate tech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Anticipate socio-ethical implications of breakthrough technologies
- Design future-state scenarios for Fortune 500 clients
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants and partnerships
- Author thought leadership for global tech summits
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Horizon Academy
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at tech unicorns or national labs
- Published work in Nature Futures or IEEE Technology & Society
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (STELLA, Kumu)
- Deep expertise in at least one emerging tech domain
- Track record of scaling moonshot projects to commercialization
- Security clearance for sensitive research initiatives