Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our technology roadmap for the coming decade. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight to navigate emerging frontiers in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies that will define industries by 2026. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer next-generation solutions while shaping global tech policy frameworks.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll access cutting-edge R&D facilities and partner with MIT, Stanford, and NASA on forward-looking initiatives. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to sculpt the technological landscape of the future. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a relocation package for exceptional candidates worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps aligning with global market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing emerging tech solutions (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neural interfaces)
- Author annual 'Future Horizon' reports for Fortune 500 clients on disruptive tech trajectories
- Forge strategic partnerships with DARPA, ESA, and sovereign innovation funds
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Represent Horizon at Davos, Web Summit, and World Economic Forum panels
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget for experimental technology incubation
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Biotechnology with 10+ years applied research
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies (quantum computing, generative AI)
- Deep expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Published author in Nature/Science with 50+ citations in tech ethics
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Security clearance eligibility for classified R&D projects
- Portfolio demonstrating scalable technology commercialization (>$100M revenue impact)