Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Innovation Strategist at FutureHorizon Group. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our technological roadmap for the next decade and beyond. Join our elite team of futurists and engineers pioneering solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role offers unparalleled influence to transform bold ideas into reality while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Our compensation package includes equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20K annual innovation stipend. You'll operate in our state-of-the-art 'FutureLab' incubator with access to quantum computing resources and AI prototyping tools. We're not just preparing for 2026 – we're creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's 2026 technological roadmap with 10-year strategic vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (quantum AI, bio-digital interfaces)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through federal grants and venture partnerships
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board of directors quarterly
- Mentor junior futurists through our 'FutureThink' incubator program
- Author white papers published in MIT Technology Review and Nature Futures
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in strategic innovation leadership at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in AI ethics, sustainable tech, or human-computer interaction
- Proven track record of scaling innovations from concept to $100M+ revenue
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies (NIST, ISO 20700)
- Proficiency in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Fluency in Python, R, and quantum programming languages
- Portfolio of 3+ patented technologies with commercial impact