Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of transformative technologies. This role blends foresight research with practical implementation, requiring you to identify emerging trends, develop strategic roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in executing breakthrough solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable energy pioneers to shape industries that will define the mid-21st century.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas directly impact global progress. Benefits include equity in emerging tech ventures, flexible work arrangements, and access to our state-of-the-art innovation lab.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026-2030 technological inflection points
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating emerging technologies into market-ready solutions
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype and validate next-gen innovations
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Manage innovation incubation programs for high-potential projects
- Conduct competitive analysis in future-facing markets
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech, etc.)
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience managing innovation budgets exceeding $5M
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight publications
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)