Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of emerging technologies and drive groundbreaking initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution to build sustainable competitive advantages.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, and lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough solutions. You'll be instrumental in shaping our 2026 technology portfolio and establishing new market paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with market evolution and technological convergence
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Design and pilot minimum-viable prototypes for future-oriented products/services
- Quantify market opportunities and ROI for 2026-focused initiatives
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with rigorous KPI tracking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or technology foresight with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record scaling technologies from concept to market by 2026
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or Business
- Strong financial modeling skills for innovation portfolio valuation
- Published thought leadership in future technology trends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams