Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we redefine tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to develop actionable roadmaps that will shape humanity's technological trajectory.
Why FutureHorizon? Our incubator has launched 47 breakthrough technologies since 2020, including the first commercial quantum encryption platform. We offer unparalleled R&D resources, a patent-inclusive compensation package, and the freedom to explore unconventional solutions to global challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-disciplinary research initiatives with MIT and Stanford partnerships
- Design strategic frameworks for ethical AI governance and responsible innovation
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and government advisory boards
- Manage $5M+ R&D budget for emerging technology exploration
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Program
- Drive patent development for breakthrough technologies in exponential fields
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Theory, or related field with 10+ years of strategic foresight experience
- Published research in Nature Futures or Technology Forecasting journals
- Proven track record of implementing future scenarios in Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certificate in Strategic Foresight from WFS or APF
- Experience advising UN technology policy committees
- Portfolio of implemented future-vision projects with measurable impact
- Fluency in at least two future modeling methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)