Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive technologies and market transformations. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, sustainable energy pioneers, and AI ethicists to shape our 2026 roadmap while identifying emerging market opportunities in biotech, space exploration, and climate resilience. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap aligning technological capabilities with market demands
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, fusion energy) and their commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and finance teams to prioritize innovation initiatives
- Create scenario models for disruptive market shifts and geopolitical impacts on technology adoption
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and venture capital firms
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite executives and board members with data-driven recommendations
- Monitor global tech policy developments and regulatory frameworks affecting 2026 technology landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD/Master's preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, corporate foresight, or emerging tech commercialization
- Proven track record in developing 3-5 year technology roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Strategic Innovation Management (e.g., from Institute for the Future)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful commercialization of emerging technologies