Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Innovation Director to architect our next-generation roadmap and spearhead transformative initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future in a role that blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution.
As our Strategic Innovation Director, you'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough solutions while maintaining a laser focus on market readiness for 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation with long-term business objectives and drive cultural transformation across our organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap, identifying emerging technologies and market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling breakthrough solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with industry disruptors and academic institutions
- Present innovation frameworks to executive leadership and investors
- Drive cultural adoption of agile innovation methodologies
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ market opportunities
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or corporate development with 5+ at director level
- Proven track record launching products/services with 5+ year market impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certified Futurist (CFP) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Experience managing cross-geographic R&D teams
- Strong financial modeling for innovation portfolio management
- Published thought leadership on industry disruption trends