Job Description
Join Nexus Futuristics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of human-technology symbiosis. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and strategic execution to shape solutions for challenges we haven't yet defined. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough technologies while navigating ethical implications and market readiness for the 2026 horizon. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation—where your ideas could redefine industries.
What You'll Achieve:
- Architect innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Lead moonshot projects in AI ethics, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Develop patent portfolios for emerging technologies
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year innovation strategies targeting 2026 technology inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing prototype solutions for next-generation challenges
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Develop frameworks for ethical implementation of breakthrough innovations
- Present innovation blueprints to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D to accelerate lab-to-market timelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in innovation leadership or strategic foresight roles
- Proven track record of launching market-disruptive technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, neurotech, etc.)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience securing $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental projects
- Publish record in futurist journals or white papers
- Fluency in strategic innovation frameworks (e.g., TELUS, Delphi method)