Job Description
Join our elite Future Intelligence Unit at Horizon Dynamics Inc. and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 Horizon Initiative, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. This role demands radical creativity, data-driven foresight, and executive-level influence to shape our company's decade-long innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and quantum computing specialists to redefine what's possible in the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement forward-looking innovation strategies for 2026-2030 market horizons
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate breakthrough concepts in AI, biotech, and quantum systems
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies with 3-7 year market impact
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives and board members with compelling data visualizations
- Secure $10M+ annual innovation budgets through ROI-driven business cases
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other future-focused institutions
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation architects to cultivate next-gen strategic thinking
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching technologies with 10+ year market disruption
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with innovation focus
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology roadmapping, and disruption analysis
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar tier publications
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Experience securing >$50M in innovation funding from venture or corporate sources
- Portfolio of 3+ successful long-term innovation initiatives with measurable impact