Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation technological landscape. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market disruption, driving our strategic roadmap for the post-2025 era. Join a team of quantum computing pioneers and AI ethicists redefining human-machine collaboration.
You'll operate at the intersection of biotech, AI ethics, and decentralized systems, translating abstract future scenarios into actionable business strategies. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to prototype breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ technology roadmaps for quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and synthetic biology integration
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping sessions with C-suite executives and research partners
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI governance and human augmentation protocols
- Present future impact analyses to Fortune 500 clients and government innovation councils
- Manage $5M+ annual R&D budget for experimental technologies
- Curate quarterly 'Future Horizons' symposiums featuring Nobel laureates and industry disruptors
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and technology foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Ethics, or Complex Systems (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in technology strategy with proven 2020+ foresight projects
- Published research on quantum-AI convergence or human-machine symbiosis
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or decentralized AI
- Proficient in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Horizon Scanning)
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex futures into commercial roadmaps
- Portfolio of 2026+ technology impact assessments with measurable outcomes