Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of technology integration and market disruption. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and transform emerging trends into market-leading solutions. Our dynamic startup culture offers unparalleled autonomy to pioneer next-gen methodologies while shaping industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market evolution and technological convergence
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) with disruptive potential
- Architect cross-functional frameworks for rapid prototyping and market validation of futuristic concepts
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders and investor boards with data-driven scenarios
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive organizational culture transformation to embed adaptive innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or technology consulting with Fortune 500/tech scale-ups
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or Futurist Studies (PhD/MSc preferred)
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or scenario planning
- Experience leading global innovation initiatives with measurable market impact
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into compelling narratives