Job Description
Join Horizon Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Innovation Director to architect our next-generation roadmap and disrupt industries before they even form. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, cross-functional leadership, and ruthless execution to transform abstract futures into tangible market advantages.
As the architect of our 2026 horizon, you'll navigate emerging technological inflection points, reframe competitive landscapes, and build autonomous innovation ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, venture partners, and global think tanks to pioneer breakthrough solutions that redefine human progress. Your strategic vision will directly shape our $2B innovation portfolio and influence how 500M+ users interact with the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing autonomous R&D ecosystems
- Identify and quantify emerging technology inflection points (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Establish strategic partnerships with global innovation labs and academic institutions
- Drive commercialization of breakthrough technologies through agile scaling frameworks
- Present strategic futures to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Mentor next-generation futurists and innovation architects
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 or VC-backed scaling
- Proven track record of commercializing future-facing technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Executive presence with board-level presentation mastery
- Advanced degree in relevant field (MBA/PhD preferred)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals
- Certification in futures forecasting (e.g., CFP, Foresight Practitioner)