Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next generation of technological breakthroughs. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and disruptive thinking to shape industries before they exist. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and quantum computing experts to transform speculative concepts into market-defining innovations.
Our unparalleled benefits package includes equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible remote work with quarterly offsite retreats at our Swiss innovation lab. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to write history.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for emerging tech sectors (quantum AI, biocomputing, neural interfaces)
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Forecast market disruptions and competitive threats using predictive analytics
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Secure $50M+ annual R&D budget allocation for high-impact projects
- Present future-vision briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Curate annual 'FutureTech' summit featuring global thought leaders
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in R&D leadership at Fortune 500 or unicorn startup
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of launching category-defining products
- Strong network with DARPA, NASA, and MIT Media Lab connections
- Portfolio of 3+ patented innovations with commercial traction