Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution! We're seeking an Innovation Strategist 2026 to architect groundbreaking solutions that will redefine industries by the dawn of the next decade. This role blends visionary thinking with tactical execution to transform emerging technologies into market-leading products. You'll lead cross-functional teams through the full innovation lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization, while staying ahead of exponential trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
What you'll achieve: Shape our 2026 innovation roadmap, secure multi-million dollar R&D funding, and launch at least 3 disruptive products. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and world-class researchers to build a legacy of transformative impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating next-gen technologies
- Secure strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Conduct horizon scanning for exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Mentor junior innovators through our 'Future Leaders' incubator program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in corporate innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist strategy roles
- Proven track record of launching products generating $10M+ annual revenue
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or Futurism
- Certification in Innovation Management (e.g., PDMA, IXL)
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, blockchain, biotech)
- Experience securing venture capital or corporate innovation funding
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals or industry whitepapers
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)