Job Description
Join Nexus Futures at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive solutions. This premium role demands a blend of futurist thinking, technical acumen, and commercial strategy to transform emerging technologies into market-leading products. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype 2026-era solutions in our R&D lab
- Conduct scenario planning for climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable tech
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and global tech accelerators
- Present disruption analyses to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Drive patent development for next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Oversee $5M annual innovation budget allocation
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in emerging tech (quantum, AI, synthetic biology) with 7+ years strategy experience
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products to market
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting methodologies
- Strong network in Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem
- Proficiency in futures thinking frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience scaling technical teams across multiple continents
- Prior work with UN sustainable development goals frameworks