Job Description
Join Nexus Futures as a 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our R&D roadmap for 2026+, identifying emerging technologies and transforming them into market-defining innovations. This role demands a blend of technical foresight and commercial acumen to position Nexus at the forefront of the next industrial revolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning for 2026+ technology adoption across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with 3-5 year market potential
- Develop patentable innovation frameworks for future-focused product development
- Collaborate with C-suite to align 2026 roadmap with corporate vision
- Build and lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' for rapid prototyping
- Present strategic insights to investors and board members
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 tech landscapes
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience with technology roadmapping and patent strategy
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight preferred