Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect next-generation solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to create sustainable, scalable futures. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough systems while ensuring ethical deployment and market readiness. Our collaborative environment rewards bold ideas and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to anticipate societal shifts and market disruptions
- Design ethical frameworks for emerging tech adoption (AI governance, quantum security)
- Present strategic futures to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Manage R&D partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and global innovation hubs
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Report' with predictive market analysis
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking and innovation methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurism
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching 5+ market-defining products/services
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution with focus on tech strategy
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Experience with Delphi methodology and horizon scanning techniques
- Certification in Systems Thinking or Futures Studies (preferred)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ 5-year strategic foresight projects