Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next generation of technological and societal paradigms. This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints for sustainable growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to pioneer solutions that will define the mid-2020s landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, foresight, and human-centric design, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing products and services
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptor scenarios to identify high-impact opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate commercialization of breakthrough technologies
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Build and manage an ecosystem of industry pioneers and academic collaborators
- Quantify long-term ROI for innovation initiatives using predictive modeling frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or futures planning at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption mapping
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., APF, CFIP)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state strategy implementation