Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Innovations seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation ecosystem. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology and human potential to redefine industries before they exist.
This pivotal role demands a radical thinker who can decode emerging quantum-AI synergies, predict market paradigm shifts, and operationalize foresight into billion-dollar opportunities. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives spanning biotech convergence, neural interfaces, and sustainable metaverse economies.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology convergence points across AI, quantum, and biotech sectors
- Architect strategic roadmaps for next-gen product ecosystems with 7-year horizons
- Lead 'Future Scenario War Gaming' simulations with C-suite executives
- Establish innovation partnerships with DARPA, MIT Media Lab, and Singularity University
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and cognitive augmentation
- Drive commercialization of breakthroughs in decentralized science (DeSci)
- Mentor a cadre of 'Future Architects' in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Sociology
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 tech disruption experience
- Published work in Nature Futures or IEEE Spectrum on 2030+ technology forecasting
- Deep expertise in quantum machine learning and neuro-symbolic AI
- Proven track record of commercializing speculative technologies
- Fluency in at least two emerging programming languages (e.g., Rust, Julia)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful paradigm-shifting initiatives