Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate emerging trends into market-ready solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Facilitate C-level strategy workshops and present future scenarios to executive stakeholders
- Manage innovation pipelines from concept validation to market launch
- Develop patent strategies and IP frameworks for emerging technologies
- Build and lead cross-functional innovation task forces
- Represent Horizon at global futurist conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial products
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech domains (AI/ML, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with innovation focus
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience managing multi-million dollar innovation budgets
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills