Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Innovations Group as our 2026 Strategic Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive breakthrough initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team of futurists, technologists, and strategists in a role where your foresight directly impacts global innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic innovation framework across product, tech, and market domains
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and validating emerging technology trends
- Design and launch pilot programs for 2026-era solutions (AI ethics, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present innovation roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting future markets
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-driven allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in futures studies or strategic foresight preferred
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management
- Master's degree in relevant field (MBA, MS Technology Strategy, etc.)