Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological disruption. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, driving our mission to shape a sustainable, AI-powered future. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech researchers, and climate innovators to develop roadmaps that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, ethical innovation, and market leadership, this is your launchpad into the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive market shifts and competitive threats
- Design ethical frameworks for emerging tech adoption in regulated industries
- Produce trend intelligence reports synthesifying signals from 50+ emerging tech domains
- Partner with C-suite executives to translate foresight into billion-dollar investment strategies
- Curate global innovation ecosystems through strategic partnerships with research institutions
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-viable business models
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic consulting, corporate innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record of scaling disruptive technologies from concept to market
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, neurotech, climate tech)
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent foresight methodology
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (whitepapers, patents, or keynotes)
- Experience advising boards on long-term tech risk and opportunity
- Mastery of scenario planning tools and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Engineering, or Business Innovation