Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Innovation Strategist 2026 to architect our future roadmap and disrupt industries through pioneering solutions. This role merges cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to create sustainable, scalable innovations that will redefine markets by 2026. Collaborate with elite teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub and lead initiatives that shape the next decade of progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with global market trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and emerging opportunities
- Drive strategic partnerships with startups, academia, and industry leaders
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite stakeholders and secure executive buy-in
- Mentor talent in future-proof methodologies and exponential thinking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 scale
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products post-2020
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in futures forecasting (e.g., Foresight Practitioner)
- Strong quantitative/qualitative research background with published foresight work
- Experience scaling innovation labs in high-growth environments
- PhD or Master's in Technology Innovation, Business Strategy, or related field