Job Description
Shape the future as our Innovation Lead 2026. At Horizon Innovations, we're pioneering the next wave of technological and societal transformation. We seek a visionary strategist to architect our innovation roadmap beyond 2025, driving groundbreaking solutions that redefine industries. Join us to lead cross-functional teams, incubate disruptive ideas, and translate foresight into actionable strategies that position us as the vanguard of tomorrow.
This role demands a blend of strategic thinking, technical acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D specialists, and market analysts to identify emerging trends, validate opportunities, and launch ventures that capitalize on the inflection points of 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of 5-year innovation roadmap targeting 2026 market shifts
- Identify and validate emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Direct cross-functional teams in incubating and scaling ventures
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and startups
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive threats and opportunities
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and secure resources
- Measure and report on innovation ROI and portfolio performance
- Foster culture of experimentation through hackathons and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation management, product development, or strategy
- Proven track record launching ventures with $50M+ market impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or Futurism
- Strong financial modeling and portfolio management skills
- Experience with agile/lean innovation methodologies
- Certification in Design Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Public speaking and executive presentation mastery