Job Description
Join NexusHorizon as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek an Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem and drive transformative projects that will redefine industries. This role demands visionary thinking and strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to incubate groundbreaking ideas while ensuring alignment with our 2026 roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling disruptive technologies
- Identify and evaluate emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, Web3) for competitive advantage
- Secure $5M+ annual innovation budgets through compelling business cases
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and startups for R&D acceleration
- Present innovation portfolios to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor a team of 5+ innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation or strategic product development
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Experience with venture capital and startup ecosystems
- Strong financial acumen for innovation budgeting and ROI analysis
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution preferred
- Published thought leadership in tech journals or conferences