Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Innovation Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with hands-on innovation leadership, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams through uncharted digital territories. Our culture rewards bold thinking, continuous learning, and relentless curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies (quantum computing, AGI, bio-integration)
- Architect proof-of-concepts for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Partner with venture capital teams to scout and integrate emerging startups
- Champion ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and AI governance
- Present strategic futures to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Mentor innovation labs in prototyping future-state scenarios
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation or technology leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (blockchain, neurotech, fusion energy)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Strong network with global research institutions and tech pioneers
- Ability to translate complex future concepts into actionable roadmaps