Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries. This role blends deep technical expertise with forward-thinking strategy to shape products, services, and market positioning for the next era of human advancement.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems, and possess the foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 strategic vision through horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Develop patentable frameworks for emerging tech applications in quantum AI and synthetic biology
- Present future-state roadmaps to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive technology trajectories
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and critical analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial products
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Advanced degree in relevant field (PhD preferred) with published research
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous innovation cycles
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and regulatory landscapes
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-state implementations