Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. As our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead, you'll architect breakthrough strategies that define the next wave of human advancement. We're seeking a visionary thinker to bridge today's capabilities with tomorrow's possibilities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Located in our San Francisco innovation hub, this role offers unparalleled resources to transform speculative concepts into market-ready innovations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to shape the trajectory of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence systems
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Forecast societal impacts of emerging technologies through predictive modeling
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through stakeholder presentations
- Curate partnerships with DARPA, NASA, and global innovation labs
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance for 2026 regulatory frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futuristics, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 tech companies
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging technology impacts
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Track record of launching paradigm-shifting products
- Proficiency in predictive analytics and computational modeling tools
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence patterns