Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, shaping our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to transform speculative concepts into market-defining innovations. Our culture rewards audacious thinking and values intellectual agility above all else.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional ideation sprints with R&D, product, and venture capital teams
- Conduct horizon-scanning analyses of global tech disruptions and regulatory shifts
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Translate complex technical concepts into investor-ready narratives and business cases
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation ROI and risk mitigation
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and trend extrapolation methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic innovation, R&D management, or tech consulting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products or ventures
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and ethical frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term innovation initiatives