Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to drive our R&D roadmap toward 2026 technological horizons. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with hands-on execution, requiring you to anticipate market shifts, incubate disruptive concepts, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming futuristic visions into scalable solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial reality, this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement 2026 innovation roadmap spanning AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead moonshot projects with $5M+ budgets from ideation to prototype validation
- Collaborate with MIT, Stanford, and NASA on next-gen R&D initiatives
- Present quarterly future-tech briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage patent portfolio targeting 50+ filings by 2026
- Mentor innovation lab teams across 3 global R&D centers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 5+ years in strategic futures planning
- Proven track record launching products with 7-figure ARR impact
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
- Deep expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, neuromorphic chips, or synthetic biology
- Fluency in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published author or keynote speaker at Web Summit, CES, or similar