Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for the next frontier of human and technological evolution. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical creativity, strategic foresight, and execution excellence to shape industries before they exist.
Why Nexus? We're a global leader in pre-emptive innovation, partnering with Fortune 500 enterprises to decode emerging trends. Our San Francisco hub operates at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems, offering unparalleled resources to turn 2026 visions into reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 3-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Design and prototype breakthrough solutions in our state-of-the-art FutureLab
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite executives and board members
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused allocation
- Author thought leadership publications on next-generation business models
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in STEM, Business, or Futures Studies
- Published research or patents in future-oriented fields
- Experience scaling teams from concept to commercialization
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)