Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group as we pioneer the next frontier of technological and societal transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the roadmap for emerging technologies and market paradigms. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, R&D, and commercial strategy, requiring you to decode signals from today's innovations to shape tomorrow's industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, leading researchers, and global disruptors to build actionable frameworks for the post-2025 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging threats and opportunities in 2026+ markets
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product development pipelines
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Author thought leadership whitepapers on societal impact of exponential technologies
- Design and lead corporate foresight programs for Fortune 500 clients
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or future studies (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience with foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational strategy through future-oriented insights