Job Description
Shape the future with us at FutureHorizon Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthrough technologies. Join our elite team in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district, where we're redefining what's possible in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This is your chance to lead paradigm-shifting projects that will define the next decade.
As a cornerstone of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and cutting-edge engineers to develop roadmaps that will transform industries by 2026. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture that rewards bold thinking, and equity in our unicorn-valued enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum, and sustainability sectors
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Identify emerging trends and white-space opportunities for disruptive innovation
- Secure strategic partnerships with global tech leaders and research institutions
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ annual R&D budget for experimental projects
- Drive patent development for breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products
- Expertise in at least two of: AI/ML, quantum computing, or clean tech
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics
- Experience scaling teams from 5 to 50+ innovators
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Fluency in future-backward planning methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder management across C-suite levels