Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Futures Inc. as our 2026 Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our technological roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This role demands a forward-thinking mind who can anticipate emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. Join our elite team of futurists and engineers in building tomorrow's solutions today.
As a pivotal member of our C-suite innovation council, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives spanning AI ethics, sustainable tech integration, and quantum computing applications. You'll have direct influence on our $2B R&D budget and collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to prototype breakthrough innovations. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to write the next chapter of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing verticals
- Lead cross-disciplinary innovation labs with $500K+ annual budgets
- Anticipate regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough innovations in climate tech
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and Board of Directors
- Mentor a team of 5+ futurists and technology ethicists
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 experience
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published research in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Track record of launching technologies with $100M+ market impact
- Deep knowledge of global tech policy landscapes (US, EU, APAC)
- Professional certification in AI Ethics (e.g., IEEE) or Quantum Computing