Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow! We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive technologies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with AI, biotech, and quantum systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and startup pioneers to transform theoretical breakthroughs into scalable innovations that solve global challenges. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps mapping emerging technologies to market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Conduct horizon-scanning research identifying disruptive trends and paradigm shifts
- Design ethical frameworks for emerging technologies ensuring responsible deployment
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board members securing executive buy-in
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify and incubate breakthrough startups
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Horizon as the future's architect
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record launching technologies with $100M+ market impact
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published research or patents in emerging technology domains
- Experience scaling global innovation ecosystems