Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we pioneer the next wave of technological disruption. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap, identifying emerging trends and translating them into actionable business opportunities. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
What you'll achieve: Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen product roadmaps, conduct horizon-scanning research across AI, biotech, and quantum computing, and establish innovation partnerships with global tech leaders.
Why join us? We offer unparalleled autonomy to experiment with bleeding-edge technologies, a competitive equity package, and the opportunity to directly influence the technological landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Develop and maintain a strategic technology roadmap aligned with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future solutions
- Establish and nurture partnerships with academic institutions and tech startups
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Manage a $2M innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI reviews
- Develop frameworks for ethical technology adoption and risk mitigation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or corporate innovation
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (AI, quantum, or biotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Experience with scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data visualization tools
- Exceptional communication skills for executive stakeholder management
- Published thought leadership in technology or business journals
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology-to-market transitions