Job Description
Join our elite 2026 Innovation Lab at Horizon Labs, where we're architecting tomorrow's reality today. As a Senior Futurist, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers who thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI ethics to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's Tech Quarter offers unparalleled resources for research and development. This role includes competitive equity, flexible remote options, and access to our exclusive Future-Tech Incubator program.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 technological inflection points
- Develop and validate predictive models for emerging market disruptions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions (quantum/AI/bio-tech)
- Present innovation roadmaps to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Mentor junior futurists and cross-functional innovation teams
- Publish thought leadership in peer-reviewed future studies journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI
- Published author in futurism or technology ethics
- Experience securing $1M+ R&D funding
- Strong network with global innovation ecosystems