Job Description
Are you ready to architect tomorrow? Horizon Innovations is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our groundbreaking 2026 Vision Project—a mission to redefine human-technology symbiosis. Join our elite team of pioneers in designing the next generation of AI-driven ecosystems that will shape the global landscape. This role offers unparalleled influence in a hyper-growth environment where your strategic foresight directly impacts Fortune 500 partnerships and emerging market disruptions.
We blend neuroscience, quantum computing, and behavioral economics to create tangible futures. Your work will power autonomous decision frameworks, ethical AI governance models, and immersive human augmentation protocols—all while operating from our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-disciplinary research on socio-technological evolution through 2030 horizon scanning
- Develop predictive frameworks for AI-human integration using proprietary quantum simulation tools
- Architect ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems in regulated industries
- Present strategic futures to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Manage $5M R&D budget for prototyping next-gen neural interfaces
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on consciousness augmentation initiatives
- Author seminal whitepapers on post-scarcity economics and AI-driven resource optimization
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Cognitive Science (or equivalent demonstrable expertise)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 100 or leading research institutions
- Published author in top-tier journals on AI ethics or transhumanist policy
- Expertise in quantum computing applications for predictive modeling
- Deep understanding of behavioral economics and neurotechnology convergence
- Proven track record securing federal innovation grants (> $10M total)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and future simulation platforms
- Security clearance or ability to obtain Tier 3 government credentials