Job Description
Join Nexus Futuristics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, shaping how businesses and societies evolve in the coming decade.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging paradigms, develop adaptive frameworks, and pioneer solutions that position our organization as the industry's vanguard for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruption vectors
- Develop adaptive frameworks for organizational transformation in volatile environments
- Facilitate C-suite strategy sessions on future-proofing business models
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and future-readiness assessment
- Manage $5M+ R&D portfolio for breakthrough initiatives
- Present strategic blueprints to executive stakeholders and external partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record developing multi-year enterprise roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging tech (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Experience with scenario planning and disruption modeling frameworks
- Certified Futurist (CFP) or equivalent preferred
- Portfolio of executed transformation initiatives with measurable impact
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complexity to stakeholders