Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-gen roadmap and pioneer solutions that redefine industries. This hybrid role demands a blend of futurist thinking, technical acumen, and commercial pragmatism to transform emerging possibilities into market-leading ventures. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to navigate the technological frontier of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough technologies
- Analyze emerging trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic integration
- Design scenario-planning models for technological and societal shifts
- Forge strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and investors
- Drive culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping across organization
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy, product innovation, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record launching market-disrupting products/services
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CPSI) preferred
- Experience developing 3-5 year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts