Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of technological paradigms. This pivotal role demands radical thinking and systems-level innovation to solve humanity's most pressing challenges through cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives, shape our 10-year innovation roadmap, and partner with C-suite executives to embed future-ready strategies across global operations. If you thrive at the intersection of speculative science and commercial viability, this is your catalyst to reshape industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Lead quantum-AI hybrid system design for autonomous infrastructure solutions
- Architect biotech-AI convergence protocols for personalized medicine ecosystems
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and NASA JPL on next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' innovation briefings for Fortune 500 clients
- Manage $5M+ R&D portfolio for breakthrough commercialization
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Physics, Systems Engineering, or Futurology (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years at top-tier innovation lab (e.g., X, DeepMind, or DARPA)
- Published research in Nature/Science on exponential technology convergence
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and synthetic biology
- Proven track record of commercializing speculative technologies
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum circuit design
- Security clearance preferred for national infrastructure projects