Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next generation of technological paradigms. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry collaboration, and relentless curiosity to transform emerging concepts into market-defining innovations.
Why this role matters: You'll shape our 2026 innovation roadmap, guiding R&D initiatives that will redefine how humanity interacts with AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence $50M+ in strategic investments.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation strategy roadmap
- Identify and prioritize emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating futuristic concepts
- Establish partnerships with global research institutions and startups
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical/socioeconomic shifts affecting long-term tech trajectories
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough innovations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Proven track record of launching market-defining innovations
- Advanced degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technology curves
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning abilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments