Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future of technology and business strategy. We're seeking an Innovation Strategist 2026 to lead cutting-edge initiatives that will define the next decade of digital transformation. This role combines foresight analysis, emerging tech expertise, and cross-functional leadership to create roadmaps for sustainable growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify opportunities at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year innovation roadmaps aligned with market trends and technological convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating next-gen solutions
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum, AR/VR, biotech) for commercial viability
- Design strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech startups
- Create executive-level briefings on disruption risks and opportunity landscapes
- Oversee pilot programs for sustainable tech integration
- Mentor junior innovators in future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong network within tech innovation ecosystems (Silicon Valley, Austin, Boston)
- Certification in innovation management or futures studies preferred
- Experience scaling global innovation initiatives across diverse markets
- Portfolio of published thought leadership on technological disruption