Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate emerging trends into actionable innovation roadmaps while mentoring cross-disciplinary teams.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to disrupt traditional industries through cutting-edge research. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent-pending projects, and global partners to shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies for 2026 adoption
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing and AI integration
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams in ethical tech development
- Secure $5M+ in research grants and venture partnerships
- Present findings at Davos and CES Future Summits
- Author white papers on sustainable tech innovations
- Drive patent development in emerging fields
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Theory, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in Nature/Science on tech forecasting
- Proven track record of scaling R&D to $10M+ budgets
- Expertise in quantum computing or neuromorphic AI
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global partnerships
- Patent portfolio with 5+ granted innovations