Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Ventures at the forefront of 2026 innovation! We seek a visionary Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation tech ecosystem. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market disruption, shaping how industries evolve toward 2026's digital frontier. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough solutions while driving our innovation roadmap from concept to commercialization. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year innovation strategy aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing disruptive technologies and business models
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging trends and competitive threats
- Manage end-to-end innovation pipeline from ideation to pilot deployment
- Collaborate with C-suite on strategic partnerships and ecosystem development
- Present innovation roadmaps to stakeholders and investors
- Drive culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D, or product development leadership
- Proven track record of launching disruptive technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis for 2025-2030 horizons
- Experience managing $5M+ innovation budgets and cross-functional teams
- Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology field
- Strong network within Silicon Valley innovation ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills for executive stakeholder engagement