Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of breakthrough technologies and market opportunities. This role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial viability, shaping how industries evolve over the next decade.
As a key member of our Future Horizons division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, AI ethicists, and sustainable energy pioneers to develop roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. You'll influence global adoption of emerging technologies while ensuring ethical and sustainable implementation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Analyze emerging trends in quantum computing, biotech, and AI to identify market disruption opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Develop strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present foresight analyses to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 technology landscapes
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation consulting or corporate R&D with proven 5+ year planning cycles
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Experience developing ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Track record of influencing enterprise-level technology roadmaps
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization skills
- Published work in futures research or technology strategy journals