Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of technological transformation as we pioneer solutions for the 2026 digital landscape. We seek a visionary Innovation Lead to architect next-gen strategies that will redefine industries. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and disruptive thinking to shape our roadmap for the post-2025 era. Work alongside world-class engineers and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats and opportunities in 2026+ digital ecosystems
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through compelling investor narratives
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Drive patent portfolios covering 2026-relevant IP domains
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation or R&D leadership with proven 5-year strategic planning success
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Track record of launching products with $100M+ market impact
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Strong network with DARPA, IEEE, or similar forward-thinking organizations
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology trends
- Experience scaling innovation labs from concept to commercialization