Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution, requiring you to decode emerging tech trends, design future-proof solutions, and lead cross-functional teams in realizing groundbreaking concepts.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent 15+ technologies annually, and directly influence how humanity navigates the 2026 digital frontier. Our culture rewards intellectual courage and experimental rigor—where your most audacious ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead moonshot projects in quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and climate adaptation tech
- Design ethical frameworks for AI deployment and autonomous systems integration
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation strategy with market disruption timelines
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through compelling venture presentations
- Mentor a team of 12 futurists and engineers in rapid prototyping methodologies
- Author white papers cited by World Economic Forum and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- PhD in Systems Engineering, Computational Physics, or equivalent with 10+ years applied research
- Proven track record of launching products with 10M+ user impact post-2020
- Expertise in futures forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio of 3+ patented technologies in machine learning or biocomputing
- Published author in Nature or IEEE journals with >50 citations
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation platforms
- Experience securing SBIR grants or Series B+ venture funding