Job Description
Join Horizon Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of sustainable technologies and transformative business models. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical execution, driving initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, biotech pioneers, and climate tech leaders to shape our innovation roadmap. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and implementation, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal trends
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough solutions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable energy
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and Fortune 500 companies
- Present innovation frameworks and future scenarios to C-suite executives and investors
- Drive commercialization of pilot projects through agile development cycles
- Mentor a team of innovation specialists in future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years experience in corporate innovation, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching successful tech initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, climate tech
- Exceptional strategic planning and scenario modeling capabilities
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CPSI) preferred