Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, technological acumen, and strategic leadership to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting innovations.
As a key member of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop blueprints for next-generation products and services. You'll leverage data-driven insights, scenario planning, and horizon scanning to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities that position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating future scenarios into actionable R&D initiatives
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Develop quantitative forecasting models for market adoption of breakthrough innovations
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Mentor junior strategists in future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing commercialization plans for emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence trends
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation or foresight publications