Job Description
Shape tomorrow today as Nexus Innovations' 2026 Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This hybrid role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to transform disruptive concepts into market-leading products.
Join our elite innovation lab where quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech converge. You'll partner with C-suite executives to navigate paradigm shifts while mentoring cross-functional teams in rapid prototyping and future-proofing our ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026+ tech disruptions through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market evolution
- Lead cross-functional sprints for emerging tech validation (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Present future-state visions to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish ethical frameworks for next-generation AI and automation
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and tech pioneers
- Mentor teams in adaptive innovation methodologies and future literacy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend forecasting
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation or future studies
- Experience with agile innovation frameworks and rapid prototyping
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives delivered