Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek an Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. This role merges foresight research with actionable product roadmaps, requiring visionary thinking to anticipate market shifts and user needs. You'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, AI ethicists, and sustainable design experts to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations.
Why Nexus Future Labs? We offer competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and access to our state-of-the-art innovation campus in Austin's tech corridor. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and rapid prototyping in emerging fields.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technology landscape
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (quantum computing, bio-integrated AI)
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Conduct scenario planning for regulatory and ethical implications of future tech
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional sprints to accelerate R&D cycles
- Author thought leadership on future-focused disruption
Qualifications
- 7+ years in product strategy or innovation management
- Expertise in emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching future-facing products
- Advanced degree in STEM, business, or futures studies
- Strong data modeling and scenario planning skills
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management
- Experience with agile development in emerging tech domains
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects