Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap. This role bridges cutting-edge research with market implementation, ensuring our organization leads the post-2025 digital transformation wave. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethics committees, and sustainable tech incubators to shape humanity's technological future.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled resources including a quantum computing lab, neuro-technology incubators, and direct partnerships with MIT's Future Tech Initiative. This is more than a job – it's your opportunity to define how the world will operate in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology implementation strategies aligned with global sustainability goals
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with quantum computing, biotech, and AI research teams
- Forecast emerging tech disruptions and prepare organizational adoption frameworks
- Design ethical AI governance protocols for next-generation autonomous systems
- Partner with policy think tanks to shape 2026+ tech regulatory landscapes
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ years in future-tech forecasting
- Proven track record scaling AI/quantum initiatives beyond conceptual phases
- Deep expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent strategic foresight accreditation
- Published research in IEEE Future Tech or Nature Technology Reports
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems and AI ethics
- MBA or MS in Technology Innovation with focus on long-term planning
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 tech strategy implementations