Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-gen product roadmap and lead groundbreaking initiatives that will define the post-2025 landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into market-disrupting realities. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industries while working with cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 product innovation roadmap with 5-year strategic vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen solutions for quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate tech
- Identify emerging market trends and competitive threats across aerospace, biotech, and digital transformation sectors
- Secure $50M+ in innovation funding through venture partnerships and government grants
- Present strategic roadmaps to Fortune 500 clients and industry consortiums
- Drive patent development and intellectual property strategy for 2026-era technologies
- Mentor junior innovators in futures thinking and scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership within tech, aerospace, or biotech
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market impact
- Expertise in futures forecasting, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Strategic Innovation
- Strong network with venture capitalists, government agencies, and Fortune 500 innovation leads
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (e.g., Nature, Harvard Business Review)
- Proficiency in innovation frameworks like Horizon Scanning and Delphi Method
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation grants or partnerships