Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities and drive exponential growth. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge R&D with agile execution, offering unparalleled impact in shaping the future of sustainable tech. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market trends for 2026-2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
- Manage portfolio of moonshot projects with $10M+ annual R&D budget
- Present futures intelligence to investors and board members quarterly
- Build and lead a global network of futurists and technology scouts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, corporate foresight, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record scaling exponential technologies (e.g., quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or Business Innovation
- Deep expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite and investors
- Published thought leadership in technology or business journals
- Certification in Futures Research or Strategic Foresight preferred