Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-gen solutions, and drive innovation across our AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology divisions. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, where your insights will directly influence our product roadmap and competitive advantage. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus alongside Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and serial entrepreneurs in an environment that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology through 2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps for next-generation product portfolios aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and investment decisions
- Present findings to Fortune 500 clients and industry panels at global innovation summits
- Author white papers on emerging paradigms in human-AI symbiosis and decentralized governance
- Manage a $5M R&D portfolio for experimental technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Mentor a cross-functional team of data scientists, engineers, and design futurists
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies with 8+ years industry experience
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE) on emerging technologies
- Proven track record of scaling tech ventures from concept to billion-dollar valuation
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, neural-symbolic AI, and synthetic biology regulatory frameworks
- Experience advising governments on technology policy with UN/WEF/OECD affiliations
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Public speaking record at Davos, TED, or equivalent tier-1 innovation forums