Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. This role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning you at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Collaborate with world-class researchers to translate futuristic concepts into scalable commercial opportunities. If you're driven to shape the decade ahead and thrive in ambiguity, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market trends for 2026+
- Develop strategic frameworks integrating AI, biotech, and climate innovation into product roadmaps
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and business teams
- Produce actionable foresight reports and scenario-planning models for C-suite stakeholders
- Build and manage external partnerships with research institutions and startups
- Drive cultural transformation to embed innovation thinking across 500+ employee organization
Qualifications
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Scenario Planning)
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ strategic initiatives with measurable impact
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts