Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, transforming abstract possibilities into tangible realities. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech architects to shape the decade's most disruptive breakthroughs. Our dynamic, startup-culture environment offers unparalleled autonomy to redefine human-machine interfaces and accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and designers in moonshot projects
- Identify emerging market disruptors and patent-able innovation vectors
- Develop ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite and venture partners
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through visionary proposal development
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 3+ years in strategic foresight roles
- Published research in peer-reviewed futures/technology journals
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in quantum computing architectures and generative AI
- Track record of launching commercialized breakthrough technologies
- Strong background in ethical AI governance and sustainability frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts