Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's digital revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive disruptive innovation across emerging ecosystems. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation to shape how humanity interacts with AI, quantum computing, and immersive realities.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our Palo Alto R&D hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to prototype next-gen solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technological foresight and market transformation, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology forecasts and scenario-planning frameworks for AI, biotech, and spatial computing
- Lead strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and quantum computing startups
- Architect innovation pipelines for autonomous systems and neural interface applications
- Present future-shaping insights to C-suite executives and government technology councils
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for prototyping experimental technologies
- Author industry-defining white papers on human-AI symbiosis by 2026
- Mentor a team of futurist researchers using foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience with 10+ years in tech strategy
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (3+ exits or IPOs)
- Deep expertise in AI ethics, quantum algorithms, or neurotech convergence
- Published thought leadership in Nature Futures or MIT Technology Review
- Experience securing federal grants (DARPA, NSF) for forward-looking R&D
- Fluency in strategic foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Methodology)
- Portfolio of implemented future-focused products with >$100M impact