Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we redefine the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role requires a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and strategic leadership to transform emerging trends into disruptive solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and shape products that will define 2026 and beyond. Our culture thrives on bold ideas, rapid prototyping, and breakthrough thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy for 2026-2030 market dominance
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Architect proof-of-concept projects with 90-day validation cycles
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board members quarterly
- Build and mentor a high-impact innovation team of 8 specialists
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
Qualifications
- 10+ years in corporate innovation or product strategy leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech adoption curves (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Track record of launching 3+ market-disrupting products
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution with focus on future studies
- Proficient in innovation frameworks like Blue Ocean Strategy and Lean Startup
- Experience securing federal grants for R&D initiatives
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar