Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Director of Future Innovation to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, technological fluency, and the ability to transform emerging trends into market-defining solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, drive R&D initiatives, and shape the future of human-machine collaboration in our state-of-the-art innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Identify and validate emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and startups
- Present future-vision frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive cultural transformation to embed innovation DNA across all departments
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation leadership with proven future-vision track record
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- PhD or equivalent in STEM field + MBA preferred
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology forecasting
- Experience scaling innovation from lab to market
- Exceptional strategic communication and storytelling abilities