Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead and shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our decade-long innovation roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design. Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. This role requires radical imagination paired with executable strategy to position our company at the forefront of 2026's technological frontier.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation strategy integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead global research initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting market opportunities
- Collaborate with C-suite to align future vision with corporate objectives
- Manage incubation of moonshot projects with $50M+ R&D budget
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members
- Build and mentor a team of futurist researchers and innovation architects
- Author industry-defining whitepapers on 2026 technology trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futures research
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, synthetic biology, spatial computing
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term transformation
- Published thought leader in tech innovation (minimum 5 peer-reviewed articles)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for C-level stakeholder engagement