Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as we redefine industries through 2026's technological frontier. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role blends cutting-edge research with commercial execution, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts and translate them into market-ready innovations. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype breakthrough technologies while ensuring alignment with our 2026 roadmap. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, this is your catalyst to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for integrating quantum computing, AI ethics, and bio-convergence
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Partner with venture teams to incubate 2026-focused spinoffs and pilot programs
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 technology adoption landscapes
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in corporate innovation, R&D, or technology strategy with 5+ years focused on 2026+ trends
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic AI
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused technologies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Experience with scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on 2026 technology implications (journal articles, white papers)