Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Manager to architect the future of technology. We seek a forward-thinking leader who will forecast emerging trends, drive disruptive innovation, and shape our 2026+ strategic roadmap. This role blends deep technical acumen with business strategy to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's opportunities.
What You'll Accomplish: Lead cross-functional teams to develop future-ready solutions, establish partnerships with global research institutions, and present strategic insights to C-suite executives. You'll pioneer our innovation lab and mentor the next generation of disruptors while maintaining our competitive edge in emerging markets.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze technological, social, and economic trends through 2030
- Design and implement innovation frameworks for R&D initiatives
- Lead strategic partnerships with academic and industry pioneers
- Develop roadmaps for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board members
- Mentor cross-functional teams in design thinking and agile methodologies
- Secure and manage innovation lab budgets and resources
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation management, strategy consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or MBA
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong network in Silicon Valley and global tech ecosystems
- Experience with patent strategy and intellectual property development
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences