Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Inc. as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into groundbreaking market opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of foresight research, product development, and commercial strategy, perfect for a disruptor who thrives in ambiguity.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, validate market readiness, and build actionable innovation pipelines. Our culture rewards bold thinking – here, your ideas could reshape entire industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Quantify market potential and ROI for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build partnerships with research institutions and technology pioneers
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with rigorous KPI tracking
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry disruption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or technology consulting
- Proven track record launching future-focused products/services
- Expertise in emerging tech ecosystems (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Technology Assessment preferred
- Experience building innovation pipelines from concept to commercialization
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-tech initiatives