Job Description
Join FutureHorizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive technologies and sustainable business models. This pivotal role bridges emerging research with real-world applications, shaping how industries evolve post-2025. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D initiatives, and translate complex future-scenarios into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and market disruption, this is your chance to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 3-5 year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026+ market shifts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) and commercialization pathways
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships
- Present future-vision frameworks to executive stakeholders and investors
- Drive sustainability and ethical tech integration in all innovation pipelines
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or futurism
- Proven track record scaling technologies from concept to market
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis (Foresight certification preferred)
- Experience with AI/ML, biotech, or clean tech commercialization
- Executive communication skills for complex technical storytelling
- MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies