Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation ecosystem. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and human-centric design to redefine industry standards. Collaborate with C-suite executives and global innovators to turn futuristic concepts into scalable realities.
Why You'll Thrive Here:
- Shape products impacting 1B+ lives by 2026
- Lead a $50M innovation lab with cutting-edge resources
- Participate in patent development and thought leadership
- Competitive equity package and unlimited PTO
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmap integrating AI, quantum computing, and circular economy principles
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 3-year strategic blueprints
- Forge partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and EU innovation hubs
- Present to global boards on emerging technology disruption
- Drive ESG compliance in product development lifecycle
- Mentor next-gen innovators through Horizon Academy
- Secure $10M+ in innovation grants annually
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or future-tech leadership
- Proven track record scaling technologies to 100M+ users
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or Business
- Fluency in 3+ programming languages (Python, Rust, Go)
- Patent portfolio or 5+ peer-reviewed publications
- Experience with UN SDG frameworks and B Corp certification
- Trilingual (English, Mandarin, Spanish) preferred