Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Innovation Strategist at FutureHorizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation roadmap by anticipating technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. This pivotal role blends foresight analytics, ecosystem innovation, and cross-industry collaboration to position our company at the vanguard of the 2026 economy.
You'll partner with C-suite executives to translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints, while mentoring a high-impact team of futurists and technologists. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable innovation, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap by analyzing emerging tech vectors (AI/ML, quantum, biotech, sustainable energy)
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype next-gen products and services with 3-5 year horizons
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Present innovation insights to executive leadership and investors through compelling data narratives
- Build and lead a high-performing innovation lab team of 8-12 specialists
- Monitor global tech policy and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 commercialization
- Quantify innovation ROI through scenario modeling and impact assessment frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in innovation leadership with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech companies
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products with 5+ year vision
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, generative AI, synthetic biology)
- Strong background in futures methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi analysis, scenario planning)
- Experience leading global teams across diverse cultural and technical ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into stakeholder value
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology foresight publications