Job Description
Join Nexus Futura Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centric design to build sustainable future-ready ecosystems. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing roadmaps for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, and next-gen sustainable infrastructure. Our collaborative culture thrives on audacious ideas and rapid prototyping in a state-of-the-art innovation hub.
Why Nexus Futura? We offer unparalleled R&D resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity participation in transformative ventures. Shape the decade ahead while accelerating your career trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate resilience sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives and industry disruptors
- Identify emerging tech disruptions and quantify market opportunities
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-driven prioritization
- Pioneer patent strategies for breakthrough sustainable technologies
- Present future vision at global tech summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record launching products with 2026+ market impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants
- Portfolio of 3+ commercialized futuristic technologies